Fleetwood Town Midfielder Elliot Bonds Leaves for Salford City

Fleetwood Town's Elliot Bonds has joined Salford City from Fleetwood Town for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old midfielder, who was born in London, has signed a multi-year deal with Salford.

What Happened?

Bonds joined Fleetwood in 2024 and was voted the supporters' player of the season in his first campaign before being named captain last year. He is targeting promotion from League Two with Salford and told their website, "I've heard great things about pre-season, the new manager and his coaching team. With the team we're building, with players with heart like myself that we're signing, I think this season is one where we have to go one step further. If we stick together and everyone brings the best version of themselves, I believe we will achieve that."

Why it Matters for Fleetwood Town

Bonds' departure is a significant loss for Fleetwood Town, who are currently 15th in League Two with 61 points from 46 games. They have a recent form of DDDWL and are 26 points behind leaders Bromley. The team's last result was a 1-1 draw against Milton Keynes Dons on May 2, 2026.

What Comes Next?

Fleetwood Town will look to rebuild and strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. With Bonds' departure, they will need to find a replacement for his midfield presence. The team's recent form has been inconsistent, with a streak of five consecutive draws. However, they remain unbeaten in their last five games, with a recent form of 0W-5D-0L (DDDDD, most recent first).