2025/26 squad update

A packed GBM Stand with LNER branding on the LED in front of it.

Everyone at City would like to thank Jay Benn, Sam Clucas, Ali Smith and Tyler Walker after confirmation they will leave the club this summer.

Benn, Clucas, Smith and Walker leave at the conclusion of their contracts.

Clucas is keen to continue his playing career, but the Imps have made clear the door is open for him to start his coaching journey with the club when he is ready to do so.

Adam Jackson and Ben House will remain with City after the club took up options to extend their deals.

There are ongoing discussions with Paudie O’Connor and Sean Roughan, who are out of contract. 
 
Under contract for 2025/26
Tom Bayliss
Zak Bradshaw
James Collins
Tendayi Darikwa
Freddie Draper
Ethan Erhahon
Oisin Gallagher
Reeco Hackett
Tom Hamer
Ethan Hamilton
Ben House
Adam Jackson
Zach Jeacock
Dom Jefferies
MJ Kamson-Kamara
Jovon Makama
Conor McGrandles
JJ McKiernan
Lewis Montsma
Jack Moylan
Gbolahan Okewoye
Jamie Pardington
Charlie Parks
Erik Ring
Rob Street
George Wickens
 
Loan players who will return to parent clubs
Bailey Cadamarteri
Joe Gardner

Out of contract with discussions ongoing
Paudie O'Connor 
Sean Roughan* 
Zane Okoro*

*City retain domestic compensation fee rights should the player decline the offer and subsequently sign for another club. This is due to the player being under 24.
 
Out of contract and leaving club
Jay Benn 
Sam Clucas 
Ali Smith 
Tyler Walker