Kyle Wootton has joined Stockport County after confirming his departure from Notts County.
The 25-year-old was strongly linked with Portsmouth but has signed a three-year deal with the League Two new boys having seen his contract expire at Notts. Wootton will be fondly remembered at Meadow Lane having scored 59 goals in 134 games since joining them from Scunthorpe United.
Wootton took to Twitter to thank fans for their support as he left the Magpies. He said: "I'd like to firstly thank the club for giving me the opportunity and the fans for all the support through the ups and downs over the years.
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"It was great to build a special bond with all the supporters and everyone associated with the club. It's been a privilege to play with not just a talented group of players but also truly great people.
"Finally a massive thank you to all the players, staff and fans. I desire nothing but the very best for you all. Enjoyed every minute of my time at Notts and the club will always have a special place in my heart."
Stockport manager Dave Challinor said: “I’m absolutely thrilled that Kyle has agreed to join us and be part of what we are trying to achieve at the club. His profile as a player and his age are perfect for us. We feel as a team that we will play to his strengths, he will get opportunities to score and his record shows he can finish; but also having spoken to him both he, and we, feel that he can improve and really grow with us.
“He’s been a long term target for us, so to get this one over the line is brilliant and will undoubtedly strengthen us and complement the strikers we already have at the club. I’m really excited to start working with him and I’m sure he will fit into our group seamlessly and become a favourite at Edgeley Park.”
