Keeper Gyollai signs Glentoran contract extension

Daniel Gyollai's impressive start to his Glentoran career has included him scoring a goal in the Irish Premiership win over Cliftonville

Glentoran goalkeeper Daniel Gyollai has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the Oval club until the end of the 2025-26 season.

The Hungarian joined the Glens during the summer following his recovery from a serious cruciate ligament injury at Maidenhead United.

Gyollai has been hugely impressive since joining the Belfast club and was named the Northern Ireland Football Writers player of the month for October.

He made further headlines for scoring a goal in Glentoran's Irish Premiership win over Cliftonville.

Gyollai said committing his next 18 months to the Glen was "an easy decision".

"This is the perfect place for me to continue my football. Declan [Devine] is building something special here," he added.

Glentoran manager Devine described Gyollai's decision as "fantastic" news.

"He's been simply outstanding since joining us and is one of the best goalkeepers in the league," said Devine.

"His shot-stopping ability, leadership and presence make him a key figure both on and off the pitch and he's exactly the type of player we want at this club."

Fellow goalkeeper Alex Mills has also penned an 18-month extension with the club.

The 31-year-old Englishman, who spent 10 years of his career in Sweden, has made six appearances for the Glens since joining in the summer.

He kept a clean sheet on his league debut against Portadown in December and playing and has played every minute of Glentoran's run to the County Antrim Shield final.