Austin FC announced today that the Club agreed to transfer forward Jayden Nelson to Bolton Wanderers of the English Championship. In exchange, Austin receives $1,100,000 in guaranteed compensation and could receive up to $1,225,000 in additional compensation if certain conditions are met. Austin also retains a sell-on percentage of a potential future transfer involving Nelson.
“Jayden expressed a desire to make a move to Europe at this stage of his career, and his transfer to Bolton is a great outcome for both clubs as well as for Jayden,” said Austin FC Interim Head Coach Davy Arnaud. “We wish him nothing but the best for his time in England and our leadership group felt that accepting this offer continues our efforts to strengthen the Club’s position as we look to the future.”
Austin FC acquired Nelson in a trade with Vancouver Whitecaps FC in December 2025. He recorded two goals and an assist in 13 MLS matches (seven starts) for ATXFC. On July 4, Nelson became the first active Austin FC player to represent the Club in a FIFA World Cup match, entering as a substitute for Canada in its Round of 16 match vs. Morocco.
Transaction: Austin FC transfers forward Jayden Nelson to Bolton Wanderers. Austin receives $1,100,000 in guaranteed compensation and could receive up to $1,225,000 in additional compensation if certain conditions are met. Austin also retains a sell-on percentage of a potential future transfer involving Nelson.
