Lincoln City has secured the futures of key players Conor McGrandles, George Wickens, and Ryley Towler after they signed new contracts with the club.
What happened?
The trio, who played a crucial role in the Imps' promotion to the Championship last season, have committed to new deals that will keep them at the club until 2028, 2030, and 2028 respectively.
Why it matters for Lincoln City
The signings are a significant boost for the Imps as they look to build on their promotion and establish themselves in the Championship. The experience and stability that McGrandles, Wickens, and Towler bring to the team will be invaluable in the coming seasons.
What comes next?
The signings are a positive start to the new season for Lincoln City, and fans will be eagerly anticipating the next move from the club. With the Imps set to face a tough schedule in the Championship, the stability and experience that McGrandles, Wickens, and Towler bring to the team will be crucial in helping the club achieve its goals.
McGrandles, 30, has featured almost 200 times for the Imps across three spells, including a loan return from Charlton Athletic in 2024. His new agreement runs until the summer of 2028, with a further 12-month option.
Wickens, 24, has committed to another three seasons with Lincoln, with both he and McGrandles having further 12-month options on their contracts. The former Fulham goalkeeper has been a key player for the Imps, featuring 48 times last term as they secured promotion as League One title winners.
Towler, 24, who was just one year into his existing four-year deal after arriving from Portsmouth last summer, has signed on to stay until the end of the 2030 campaign. The former Bristol City centre-back epitomised everything about the squad last season, always putting the team first and contributing massively to their success.
"Ryley epitomised everything about the squad last season, always putting the team first, always ready to play and contributed massively to our success," Imps sporting director Jez George told the club website.
The signings are a positive start to the new season for Lincoln City, and fans will be eagerly anticipating the next move from the club. With the Imps set to face a tough schedule in the Championship, the stability and experience that McGrandles, Wickens, and Towler bring to the team will be crucial in helping the club achieve its goals.
