'I was stood in the shower with shampoo in my eyes when the secretary came into the dressing room and shouted, "We've agreed to sell you"': Ex-Premier League striker recalls finding out about key transfer

"I was standing there with shampoo in my eyes when he shouted, 'Jan, we've agreed to sell you to Barnsley'. That was a unique way to find out!"

"After scoring 12 goals for the Robins in his debut Premier League campaign, strong performances in the second tier then earned Fjortoft a move to Middlesbrough."

Jan Age Fjortoft's football journey through the English leagues in the 1990s reflects a time when transfers were more straightforward. After beginning with Swindon, he moved to Middlesbrough, temporarily stepped down to Sheffield United, and then made a notable switch to Barnsley. He humorously recounts learning about his transfer to Barnsley while in the shower post-game. Despite concerns over Barnsley's relegation, the opportunity under manager Danny Wilson excited him, highlighting a mix of chance and personal connection in football transfers of the past.

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