AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley has revealed that he and Adebayo Akinfenwa had a heart-to-heart last week to decide the Beast's future.

Akinfenwa hit the Wembley penalty that sealed the Dons promotion to League One.

It saw off the threat of Plymouth Argyle in the League Two play-off final after Lyle Taylor had given Dons the lead.

Akinfenwa announced on Sky Sports post-match that he had played his last game for Dons, and Ardley admitted that, after two seasons, it was most likely true.

“He feels this will be the last time he'll be in a Wimbledon shirt and he really wanted to take the penalty," he said.

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“We had a really long heart-felt chat earlier this week, as part of our conversations with all the players.

"We get on unbelievably well and will stay friends for ever, I hope."

He added: "It was left a little bit in the open, but if he feels he won't be starting every week, then it may end up being best for both parties for him to move on because he probably has at least two seasons left in him.”