Ronan Boyce signs new four-year Derry deal

Ronan Boyce has signed a new contract at Derry City.

The Ramelton man has penned a new deal that will keep him at the Brandywell at least until the end of the 2025 season.

The new-four year contract is his second extension in the last 12 months having upgraded his terms last May.

The 20-year-old former Swilly Rovers player was named as Derry City’s Players’ Player of the Year in 2021.

Boyce bagged seven goals from right-back in his debut season and was called into the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad.

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“We want to keep our best players at Derry City and this is another step in that direction” said the Derry City Chairman, Philip O’Doherty.

“Ronan has shown what can be done with the right attitude and determination but also under the guidance of the quality coaching team we have at the club.

“He has earned this contract and it serves as an incentive to the lads in our Academy that the opportunity is right here for them.

“I’ve said from the start that this is a building process. We’re putting things in place that will hopefully keep the club on a good footing for many years to come.”

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins ha also signed a similar new deal.