Trinity star Tuntulwana on the move to National League North side
Gainsborough Trinity have confirmed an agreement has been reached with a club competing in the National League North for the permanent transfer of wantaway striker Sisa Tuntulwana.
The player turned down a number of new contract offers which would have made him one of the best paid players at the club.
Trinity have since turned down a number of approaches and offers short of what was required from other clubs, but they now have one that meets the club’s valuation and, importantly, provides Tuntulwana with the opportunity to progress into full-time football.
In line with the agreement between both clubs, the financial details of the transfer will remain undisclosed and the buying club has not yet been named.
Despite their disappointment to lose him, Trinity have always been committed to supporting player progression while also protecting the long-term interests of the club and believe this outcome achieves both objectives and represents a positive conclusion for all parties.
Manager Russ Wilcox said: “We wish Sisa all the best in the next chapter of his career.
“His development, going from a right back to a striker has been a real positive for Sisa in his time at Gainsborough and we wish him all the best, next season and beyond.”
Meanwhile, versatile Ashton Offler is the latest to commit to the club, making it 17 players on board for the coming campaign.
The 25 year old, who joined Trinity in January, making fifteen appearances during the second half of the season.
He grabbed his first goal on debut in the 3-0 win away at Ashton United, making a positive contribution at the heart of the defence too as the Blues recorded a clean sheet.
Ashton's build makes him an important member of Russ Wilcox's squad and could see him play throughout the spine of the side - centre back, central midfield or a good alternative up top.
The former Matlock Town, Stamford and Rushall Olympic man, who linked up from Mickleover, said: “I am excited to be back with this club.
“I had a great time being here since January. It shows as a lot of the lads have stayed.
“I am looking forward to building on last season - and that’s not far away now.”
Offler joins fellow squad members Bobby Johnson, Jack Leckie, Connor Brown, Elliott Whitehouse, Theo Williams, Lewis Butroid, Aaron Simpson, Ashley Jackson, Harrison Beeden, Jacob McLoughlin, Harvey Sutcliffe, George Hornshaw. Fraser Preston, Frank Mulhern, Jordan Helliwell, and Javelle Clarke.