{
  "id": 3301589,
  "title": "£1.5m-rated Abdulmalik asks to leave Boreham Wood",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/1-5m-rated-abdulmalik-asks-to-leave-boreham-wood",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T16:18:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgy42l2v5go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Boreham Wood's forward, Abdul Abdulmalik, has requested to leave the club after Swedish side Djurgarden made an offer of £1.5 million. The 23-year-old Nigerian international has been attracting interest from Djurgarden, who previously made a £1 million bid for him. Manager Luke Garrard maintains that Abdulmalik is still part of Boreham Wood, following his absence from their recent 3-0 win over Forest Green. In a statement, Abdulmalik expressed his readiness to face new challenges, stating that he aims to prove himself capable of reaching the top tier of football. This season, Abdulmalik had a breakout performance, netting 17 goals and assisting 10 times as Boreham Wood reached the National League play-off final. Djurgarden's offer, if accepted, would surpass the record fee for a fifth-tier player in England, set in 2012 when Leicester City paid £1 million for Jamie Vardy. Abdulmalik, who started his career at Millwall's academy, has been recognized for his hard work and dedication, earning a call-up to the England U17 squad. Despite not breaking into the first team at Boreham Wood, the player remains determined to fulfill his potential and the promise he made to his supporters.",
  "summary": "Boreham Wood forward Abdul Abdulmalik says he is \"capable of reaching the top\" after the National League side reject a £1.5m offer from Swedish club Djurgarden.",
  "key_points": [
    "Abdul Abdulmalik requests to leave Boreham Wood for £1.5m offer.",
    "Djurgarden's bid surpasses record £1m fee for 5th-tier player.",
    "23-year-old Nigerian netted 17 goals, helped team to play-off final."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "£1.5m-rated Abdulmalik asks to leave Boreham Wood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/1-5m-rated-abdulmalik-asks-to-leave-boreham-wood-3301599",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:18:23.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}