Derry winger Michael Duffy puts pen to new deal

Derry City have announced that Michael Duffy has signed a contract extension at Derry City that will see him remain at the Brandywell until the end of the 2028 season.

The 31-year-old made his 200th appearance for the Candystripes in Friday night’s 1-1 draw at Drogheda and has always maintained his wish to finish his career at his hometown club.

There's so much more to come from Michael Duffy in a Derry shirt, here's a taste from this season alone.

The City star has signed a new deal until the end of the 2028 season. pic.twitter.com/csXgrUkKIX

— Derry City FC (@derrycityfc) September 29, 2025

Along with Brian Maher, the City winger has played every game this season and he has been instrumental in Tiernan Lynch’s side’s push for a European place.

The manager was full of praise for Duffy’s contribution throughout the campaign which has so far yielded 10 goals in 34 games.

“Mickey has been superb for us all season. You can see how much this club means to him and it’s great news for all of us that he has committed his future to Derry City” he said.

CEO Sean Barrett echoed Tiernan’s sentiments and added that there was never any doubt that the player would remain at the Brandywell.

“Discussions have been going on for a few weeks but we made it perfectly clear that we wanted him to stay and Michael was adamant that he felt the same way.

“He’s a very popular person at this club and among the fans, and the Board is absolutely delighted to get the deal done.”

The player himself added that now his future had been secured, he was looking forward to helping Derry City continue to challenge for honours.

“I’m really happy here and enjoying my football and all I want is to focus on trying to win trophies with Derry City.

‘It’s why I came back and why I want to finish my career at the Brandywell.

“We have four games left now to try to keep hold of a European place and look to build from there over the next few years.”