Dion Charles has committed his future to Wanderers by putting pen to paper over a new deal running until the summer of 2026.

The Northern Irish international had reportedly been attracting interest from a couple of sides in the Championship.

“I’m delighted Dion has signed a new contract, which is thoroughly deserved,” said Bolton boss Evatt.

“He is a key player for us, as his volume of goals show, and this commitment means he will be around for a long time to score plenty more.

“I believe he is one of the leading strikers in the EFL and this is further proof that Dion, and the club, are determined to keep progressing.

“We have already made huge strides in the past couple of years and are doing everything we can to keep moving this club forwards.

“This is another positive sign from a player and the club that we are going in the right direction and, thanks to the backing of the owners and the Board, another really positive piece of business completed in the transfer window.”  

Charles follows George Thomason, who also put pen to paper over a new deal at Wanderers earlier this month.

George Johnston, Gethin Jones, Kyle Dempsey, Josh Sheehan and Kyle Dempsey have also penned new deals this summer.

Charles joined Wanderers from Accrington Stanley in January 2022 and scored eight goals in his first 24 appearances for the club.

His prolific form continued last season, finishing as the Whites’ top scorer with 21 goals in all competitions as Ian Evatt’s men achieved a top six finish.

Charles also got off the mark for his country earlier this year, bagging a brace in a 2-0 victory against San Marino.

The 27-year-old scored twice in the 3-0 win at Cheltenham several weeks ago but missed the Wigan defeat through suspension following a controversial sending off against Fleetwood.

He returned to the side for Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Burton, getting Wanderers back on level terms with a clinical finish in the second half.