Leonard triggers extra year on Millwall deal

Ryan Leonard joined Millwall from Sheffield United in 2019

Millwall midfielder Ryan Leonard will remain with the Championship club until at least the end of next season after activating an option in his contract.

The 32-year-old, who has made almost 200 appearances for the Lions, has not featured since picking up a calf muscle injury against Cardiff City in January.

"I'm a bit surprised it has come out now, but Lenny has triggered that option through the games he has played which is great," boss Alex Neil told BBC Radio London.

"He's been a fundamental part of everything we have done and certainly since I have been at the club before he got injured."

Leonard joined Millwall from Sheffield United for £900,000 in 2019 following a loan spell, having started his career at Plymouth Argyle before playing more than 250 games for Southend United.