AFC Wimbledon sign former Premier League defender Steven Sessegnon

AFC Wimbledon have completed the signing of defender Steven Sessegnon on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old joins the Dons after being released by Wigan Athletic.

What happened?

Sessegnon's move to AFC Wimbledon comes after a three-year spell at Wigan Athletic, where he made 59 appearances. He was not offered a new contract due to injuries restricting his playing time.

Why it matters for AFC Wimbledon

The signing of Sessegnon is a significant boost to AFC Wimbledon's squad, especially with the new season approaching. As of now, the team is 19th in League One, with 53 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LWLLL. Their last result was a 0-4 loss to Huddersfield on 2026-05-02.

What comes next?

AFC Wimbledon will be looking to improve their standings in the upcoming season, with their next fixture against Sutton Utd on 2026-07-18. Sessegnon is looking forward to playing in London and being closer to his friends and family. He said: 'When the opportunity to come to Wimbledon arose, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to get myself going again.' AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson added: 'Steven's a really experienced signing that's played for some big clubs at this level and above.' The team's director of football, Craig Cope, also expressed his delight at Sessegnon's signing, stating that he is a versatile player with plenty of EFL experience.