Millwall agrees on a new deal with the versatile midfielder

Ryan Leonard was the Lions’ record purchase when he joined in 2018

MILLWALL has agreed on a new deal with Ryan Leonard.

Leonard, 31, was due to be out of contract at the end of this month but has taken up the offer of new terms.

Former Southend man Leonard became the Lions’ record signing when he joined from Sheffield United in 2018.

Leonard has made 128 appearances and scored five goals for Millwall.

The deal is the second piece of main business the Lions have completed this summer after the signing of striker Kevin Nisbet from Hibernian.

Former Crystal Palace and Millwall midfielder announces retirement

Former Crystal Palace, Millwall, and Wimbledon midfielder Jason Puncheon have announced his playing retirement.

The 37-year-old, from Croydon, has six successive seasons in the top flight with the Eagles before leaving in 2019.

Puncheon went on to play in the Cypriot First Division and will now be the head coach of Peyia 2014.

“All good things come to an end,” Puncheon posted on social media. “I would like to thank all the coaches, team-mates, and staff I have worked with – those memories, football lessons, and life skills will stay with me forever.

“Thank you to all the fans. Hearing people sing your name from the stands is something I only dreamed about as a kid which then became a reality.

“I would like to thank my family and parents for being part of the sacrifices professional football demands – most importantly for your continued guided support in good or bad moments.

“Now it’s time for me to be a coach. I would like to thank Peyia 2014 for giving me the opportunity to be head coach at this early stage of my new career and I can’t wait to get started.”

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