Northern Ireland striker closing in on League Two switch as Dutch exit looms

Belfast Telegraph

2 days ago

Northern Ireland striker Lee Bonis is set to leave Dutch side ADO Den Haag and return to the UK to continue his career.
League Two side Chesterfield are among the clubs showing strong interest in the former Portadown frontman.
The 25-year-old had hoped to fire ADO Den Haag to the Eredivisie but they finished fourth in the second tier and were unable to qualify via the playoffs.
He brought an extra attacking dimension to the side, at one point scoring five goals in as many games.
In 38 games across all competitions for ADO Den Haag, he scored 12 and provided three assists.
But now a fresh challenge awaits as he targets further progression in his club and international career.
Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock are also admirers of Bonis, however Chesterfield are among the English sides in the hunt for his signature.
In August last year the striker left Larne to join the Dutch side on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Bonis had joined Larne for a reported Irish League transfer fee of £100,000 in January 2022.
He netted 58 goals and contributed 28 assists in 118 games, establishing a great partnership with fellow forward Andy Ryan as Larne won back-to-back Irish Premiership titles.
Bonis has earned four Northern Ireland caps since making his debut in a scoreless draw against Belarus in Hungary last year in the Nations League. Goalkeeper Pierce Charles also made his senior international bow in that game.
The former Seagoe man made his first start in attack for Northern Ireland in the 1-1 draw against Switzerland at Windsor Park.
There is interest in Bonis from English and Scottish clubs but Chesterfield are hoping to seal a deal for the striker.