Bolton sign Shelbourne defender Temple

Bolton Wanderers have signed Shelbourne defender Lewis Temple for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.

The 20-year-old made 11 appearances in the League of Ireland in 2025 and also played three times in the Europa Conference League.

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"I think, especially when you're over in Ireland as a young player, all you look at is wanting to go and play over in England," he told the club website.

"It's like a dream as a young player and to get here now to play for Bolton, such a big club, I'm excited."

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