Dons delight as defender agrees new long-term contract

Paul Kalambayi says it’s a “dream come true” to play under Mark Robinson – after he signed a new deal at AFC Wimbledon until the summer of 2024.

The 22-year-old centre-back joined the Dons in 2015, and has gone on to make 69 first-team appearances.

Dons head coach Mark Robinson told the club’s website: “I’m really pleased. When the recruitment board asked me who was really important to what we want to achieve moving forward I made it really clear that Paul is a part of that.

“Sometimes you talk about leadership, and we always relate leadership with age. But Paul is the perfect example that this is not the case. He’s 22 and he’s a real leader.  He’s a very bright player with a lot of potential. Paul is massively important and I’m absolutely chuffed he’s put pen to paper.”

Kalambayi added: “It’s the club where I came from, my first professional club, and I really love the club and the story. I feel my chapter here is still not closed.  I’ve got a lot more to offer and I don’t think the fans have seen the best of me yet. I still have to give more and show people what I can do.