Mitchel Bergkamp will not be involved in Bromley’s first ever EFL campaign (Picture: Bromley FC)
Mitchel Bergkamp, son of legendary Arsenal striker Dennis, has been released by Bromley after their promotion to League Two.
The 25-year-old joined Bromley in January 2023 but failed to make much of an impact in the National League.
The midfielder made nine league appearances in his first season with the club, just one of those coming in the starting XI, and he scored one goal.
In the season just gone, Bergkamp made just one substitute appearance in the National League and was not involved as Bromley beat Solihull Moors on penalties to join the Football League for the first time ever.
Bergkamp was part of a number of releases, with a statement from Bromley reading: ‘Everyone at the club would like to thank all of those who spent time with us on loan, as well as those departing Hayes Lane, for their efforts in a Bromley shirt and we wish them well for the future.’
What is next for Bergkamp is not clear, with a future in the professional game in doubt at 25 years old and without a club after an underwhelming spell in non-league.
The Dutchman spent time in Watford’s academy before moving to Bromley, but never made an appearance for the Hornets.
Dennis and Mitchel Bergkamp at Emirates stadium in 2006 (Picture: Getty Images)
Bromley boss Andy Woodman has guided them into the EFL for the first time and can’t wait to have a crack at League Two.
‘I’m really excited for the season ahead,’ he said. ‘We wanted to get promoted, to get out of this notoriously tough league.
‘It’s tough to get out of for anyone and we’re now in league football and that’s a really important milestone for Bromley.
‘I’m going to enjoy all the games really and all the matches, places we’re going to go to. It’s a really exciting time for the football club. We know what’s ahead of us to some degree.
‘We know it’s going to be tougher but if the fans show the same level of commitment to us, we’ll get through it together.
‘They’ve been right behind us like most supporters up and down the country and I think most non-league supporters of football clubs are a unique bunch of people.
‘They travel the length and breadth of the country, and they don’t get the rewards or pat on the back. Thankfully we’ve been able to give them the reward of promotion and hopefully we can give them something to cheer about next season as well.’
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