Bolton Wanderers keep Jon Dadi Bodvarsson promise as Millwall transfer signing prediction made

Ian Evatt believes Bolton Wanderers have fulfilled the promise made to Jon Dadi Bodvarsson that he would enjoy his time at the club and feels the January transfer acquisition will show his quality in the climax of the season.

The 29-year-old joined Wanderers from Championship side Millwall on a free transfer and has gone on to score three goals so far which have come in his last five appearances for the club.

The Iceland international scored what proved to be a vital equaliser late on in midweek against Morecambe.

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Wanderers have been cautious with Bodvarsson's game time after he signed owing to the lack of minutes he had at the Lions in the first half of the season where he only turned out once for Gary Rowett's side.

Evatt admits that Wanderers were perhaps even over-cautious with Bodvarsson but for the right reasons, but that the striker will be able to show his quality in the climax of this season.

Evatt said: “We made him that promise (that he would enjoy his time at Bolton).

“I think one thing we have worked really hard on behind the scenes, starting with Sharon (Brittan) and down to me and the staff, is creating a really good environment.

“People feel comfortable, wanted, they feel like they are improving. And no matter what age you are, if you bring people into that environment they thrive.

“Jon has really enjoyed it. We have probably been over-cautious with him – but for the right reasons – and now he is ready to kick on for the remaining nine games to show what he is about.

“I think he will turn out to be a really good signing for this football club."

Bodvarsson was one of seven signings made in the January