Adebayo Akinfenwa is keen for success in his second season at Wimbledon after getting his first taste as a Womble last season and loving every minute of it.
The 33-year-old recently turned down offers from America and League One to sign a contract extension at Kingsmeadow. On signing the contract, Akinfenwa signalled his season's ambitions to Wimbledon's official site, telling them promotion is his main target: "I want to get promotion," he said.
Akinfenwa discussed the contract in the MLS but told the Dons website that the Wombles were always front runners for his signature. "AFC Wimbledon were always out in front".
The ex-Northampton player, known for his immense power has seen his stock rise dramatically since signing for AFC Wimbledon. Appearances on Sky for Soccer AM have been followed up with a trip to America at the end of the season to film a documentary about his life.
Furthermore, Akinfenwa has compared himself to boxer Floyd Mayweather, explaining how many times he was stopped for photos when out in America. "The interest I get is overwhelming at times," he admitted. Despite the interest in him, Akinfenwa remains humble.
In the interview, Akinfenwa also claimed that he and his teammates were "soldiers" working for their "general" Neil Ardley in driving for success next season.
At the age of 33, many players would be looking forward to retirement - but not Akinfenwa, who has stated the importance of his 15th pre-season despite admitting that, "I am not going to lie and say that I am looking forward to it!"
The 33-year-old will be looking to better his tally of 15 goals in 52 appearances from last season. His record goal haul came in the 2011/12 season where he hit 18 goals in 39 appearances, and similar form next season could only help the promotion prospects of a Wimbledon side which fell just short of the playoffs last season.
