Former Ipswich Town and Birmingham City man pens emotional 76-word Portsmouth farewell as Blues pay tribute
Andre Dozzell has completed his free-transfer switch to DC United after rejecting a new Pompey deal.
Andre Dozzell has admitted it was a ‘privilege’ to represent Pompey after his Fratton Park exit was confirmed this week.
And his former Blues team-mates have united to bid farewell to the popular midfielder, who will make the switch to MLS outfit DC United at the end of his current deal.
The former QPR and Ipswich man arrived at Fratton in August 2024, penning a one-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.
And the ex-England youth international would go on to establish himself as a huge presence in John Mousinho’s engine room, amassing 80 appearances in all competitions as the Blues secured Championship survival in successive campaigns.
Andre Dozzell pens emotional Pompey farewell
That’s an achievement Dozzell has lauded as he took to social media to praise fans, staff and his team-mates for his time on the south coast as he bids farewell to ‘a special club’.
An emotional post on his Instagram read: ‘A special club to be a part of, huge thanks to the fans , staff & the players.
‘2 years fighting relegation & both times coming out on top, couldn’t of asked for a better group & huge credit to the fans for sticking with us & getting us over the line each time.
‘A privilege to represent this club & I will be watching very closely from now & wish every success to everyone associated with Pompey.
‘Thank you Pompey. PUP. Doz.’
Pompey players pay Andre Dozzell tribute as exit confirmed
After Dozzell bid farewell to the Fratton faithful on social media, tributes from his fellow Pompey team-mates poured in on social media as they wished the popular midfielder well in the MLS.
Nicolas Schmid: All the best my brother, you will be missed. US Paninis from now.
Marlon Pack: Technician. All the best Andre Dozzell, you’ll be missed brother.
Conor Chaplin: Proper player. Loved it mate, El Classico can wait until next time.
Ebou Adams: All the best brother enjoy it! Gonna miss you central D.
Josh Murphy: Been a pleasure! All the best brother.
Terry Devlin: Gonna miss you brother, all the best.
Harvey Blair: Top top player, all the best G.
Jordan Williams: Been a pleasure! Go well my friend.
Conor Shaughnessy: All the best Doz.
Adrian Segecic: All the best brother.
Regan Poole: Been a pleasure brother! All the best.
Hayden Matthews: All the best Dozza.
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