John Mahon signs new two-year contract with Sligo Rovers

20-year-old John Mahon has signed a new two-year contract with Sligo Rovers after an injury-hit 2020.

The central defender made his debut for the Bit O’Red in April 2017 and has since made 64 senior appearances for the club.

And after an injury-hit campaign, Mahon has expressed his delight upon signing a new deal with the club.

“Now that I am back, I just wanted it set in stone that I’ll be part of the club for two years,” he told his club’s media team.

“In the two years I want us to get to the next level. I have my ambitions to play at a higher level of course like any player and I have to go prove why I can, and in doing that I want to help the club go forward.

“I love playing for Rovers, I’m very proud to play for the club. I missed out on some football this year, I said it would make me stronger and I think it has done.”

Manager Liam Buckley added: “We’re delighted to have John on board with us for two seasons. He’s a huge talent and already a fantastic defender for us.

“At 20 years of age he already has lots of experience and more to gain.

“We were patient with John coming back, we had to be, and it will stand to him over time. I know what it is like with injuries and that you have to be patient, particularly one such as this.

“We were never going to take any chances with him. I believe he has a fantastic career ahead of him and over the next two years he has the opportunity to show us all what we can do.

“It’s another good bit of business and a real positive for ourselves for next season.”