SHAMROCK ROVERS HAVE been boosted by Lee Grace’s decision to commit his future to the club in the form of a new three-year contract.
Following last month’s FAI Cup final victory against Dundalk, Rovers fans were concerned about the prospect of losing Grace in January amid speculation over interest from Hull City.
The 27-year-old spent time training with the English Championship club recently but a move ultimately didn’t materialise, with Hull manager Grant McCann stating that they’re “well stocked” for central defenders.
Rovers released their latest squad list for 2020 this afternoon, which included Grace. Hoops manager Stephen Bradley has subsequently revealed to RTÉ 2FM’s Game On programme that the player is staying put, despite other interest from abroad.
“Lee has committed to three years with us,” Bradley said. “We’re delighted. He had three offers from outside of the country. When he came back from holiday he rang and said he wanted to sign. He didn’t want to do any of them. He’s happy and wants to push on.
“We’re delighted because he is a top player. He is a leader, a real man. He has so many really strong attributes that are important in our dressing room. Players listen to him. Staff listen to him.
“On the pitch, he calms us down and gets us playing. He is a great age for us and we’re delighted he has committed to us for the next three years.”
Grace joined Shamrock Rovers from Galway United in 2017. His form this season earned him a place in the PFAI Team of the Year.
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