'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

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.

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.

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