Love Island’s Jamie Allen leaves his football club after villa stint

The 27-year-old football player played for Halifax Town and appeared in 24 games for the National League last season. He surprised everyone when he decided to enter the villa on day 45 along with three bombshells.

Goodbye

While Jamie had only two weeks to be on the show, his team–Halifax Town– was still supportive of his decision to join the ITV2 dating show. The team posted on their official Twitter account that whether he’ll play for the club or not will be reviewed upon his arrival after the show.

The time of review and results have now been disclosed, confirms The Sun. A new statement on the club’s Twitter account read:

FC Halifax Town and Jamie Allen have mutually agreed to release Jamie from his contract and he has left the Club.

FC Halifax Town would like to thank Jamie for his contribution to the Football Club and wish him all the best in the future.

Jamie has not made any comments on the announcement and it’s still unsure if he’ll be joining another club. He could also give up his career in football altogether and pursue media opportunities, like some former Love Island contestants who gave up on their regular jobs.

Unhappy fans

When Jamie joined the show, his one true intention was to find love on the show. And he may have been able to do that with Danica Taylor. The two are apparently dating after the show and have made public appearances as well. However, many football fans were not happy with his decision to leave the club just weeks after signing a contract with Halifax Town. One wrote:

Hope it was worth it Jamie lad, a weeks worth on TV and another week of Interviews from Magazines and that will be your lot. Wonder if Guiseley need a player?

While another added:

Guy is quitting his football career to make guest appearances at student nights for 3 months and then spend the next year or two promoting teeth whitening strips and George at Asda men's range.

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