James McClean and Derry City agree to terminate his contract

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 28 Oct, 14:03 · Archive

James McClean and Derry City have terminated his contract by mutual agreement with immediate effect.

James McClean and Derry City have terminated his contract with immediate effect, concluding a dispute that had soured his return to the club. The settlement was reached through mediation and announced jointly by McClean and the club, with legal representatives credited with brokering the resolution.

McClean had not played for Derry since July, with the club reportedly considering ending his contract due to persistent injury problems. The midfielder responded through a statement condemning the club's approach as 'incomprehensible' and disclosed that being frozen out had been one of the most difficult periods of his life. However, he later revealed that multiple medical experts had cleared him to resume playing.

Both parties confirmed that the decision ends all outstanding grievances and said neither will make further public comment on the terms or background of the dispute. McClean said in a statement that his return 'did not work out as I had hoped' but that Derry City would always hold a special place in his heart. He thanked the fans and wished the squad well for the future, including the FAI Cup final. Derry City chairman Philip O'Doherty acknowledged McClean's 103 senior caps for the Republic of Ireland as 'a remarkable milestone'.

How it is being reported

• ‘Derry City FC will always hold a special place in my heart’: James McClean leaves Candystripes following mutual agreement to terminate his contractBelfast Telegraph · 28 Oct, 13:59
• James McClean and Derry City FC part ways by mutual agreement 'with immediate effect'Derry City FC and James McClean have confirmed that they have reached a ‘mutual agreement’ to terminate James’ contract with the Club with immediate effect.Derry Journal · 28 Oct, 13:43
• James McClean has contract terminated by Derry City after agreeing on resolutionThe settlement, announced jointly by the club and the player, concludes weeks of standoff and mediation just 11 days before Derry City’s appearance in the FAI Cup finalBelfast Live · 28 Oct, 13:39
• James McClean has 'no interest' in Derry's FAI Cup final and will attend Premier League game insteadJames McClean has not played for Derry City since July and has been doing the media rounds to promote his new autobiography 'The Walls'Belfast Live · 28 Oct, 10:25

In this story: James McClean · Derry City · Waterford FC · Patrick McClean · Philip O'Doherty

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