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The First Deal: Jón Daði Böðvarsson Reflects on a Historic Transfer

Written by Peter Banke | Nov 4, 2026, 1:16:06 PM

In 2017, Icelandic striker Jón Daði Böðvarsson became the first player involved in a transfer powered by TransferRoom’s online marketplace. Nine years later, he reflects on the move that marked the beginning of a journey to more than 10,000 deals worldwide.