Squad Updates 2025-26 Close Season

[Zico]

Have not heard anything on the pitch relay, but assuming Dynamos new Astro is up and running then logically it could take some more schoolboy and junior games while KDL is under construction. It would be nice to have done for next season as current pitch has definitely run its course.

On the jersey they are leaving it late again, Has Kerry airport been confirmed as main sponsor again - the term was up but I do believe they want to renew also. ??

[legendz]

Seán O'Connell has re-signed today, could do with some news on Ronan Teahan, mind you.

Ronan Teahan is expected to sign for Dundalk.

[Zico]

Disappointed to lose him, but not surprised. Dundalk though, he will be back in first division in 12 months then!!!

Vincent Borden is heavily linked with us. Healy clearly targeting big physical players which doesn’t surprise me and probably needed too if we are to kick on. Gary O’Neill rumoured too but think he still has another few years of prem football in him.

[dansultheman]

Looks like he will be Playing in the Premier Division next season, a serious talent.

I seen on social media that we are linked with Vincent Borden who has left Galway United. If true, looks like a certain replacement for Ronan. Does anyone remember seeing him play or seen him last season with Galway?

[Zico]

Fully agree on Teahan - serious talent who only keeps on improving, just think he is better than a team that’s going to struggle in premier next year. Hopefully it’s a springboard for him to get to one of the European challenging teams.

Haven’t seen much of Borden, he’s 6’3” which means he was probably one of the smaller players on Caulfields Galways teams!!! He has to be a decent player if he has been there for the last 3 years to be fair though!!!

[culloty82]

Finn Barrett the latest to sign an extension today.

[culloty82]

As did Sam Aladesanusi only a few hours later.

[dansultheman]

It's great to see these lads resigned for next season. For whatever comes through the door, it's very important to see lads from the area push on and keep that local continuity with the squad. Id like to see U20 Player of the Year Shane Stack involved next year, a great talent and still only 18 years old. Ryan Perez & Luke Doolan to be added too with that mix!

[legendz]

Vincent Borden joins from Galway.

[dansultheman]

Vincent Borden joins from Galway.

Add Jonas Hakkenin & Cian Murphy to that and we have 3 players who played Premier Division & each won the first division already!

Very shrewd signings by Healy and I doubt the club is finished yet.

Despite the likelihood of Teahan moving on to Dundalk, the team and squad already look the strongest we will have had yet!

Another CB, CM, & Winger of the caliber that have joined should cement the best transfer window we have had. If Teahan stays, huge huge bonus but can’t see him turning down the opportunity to play Premier Division Football.

[culloty82]

Daniel Okwute the latest to re-sign for 2026:

https://kerryfc.com/daniel-okwute-signs-new-contract-with-kerry-fc/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOuXYZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR7ZSCEz_0gHV8PqxT_89tdanFQTtyKvhRGwDHPLdm6gDBUUmLAQQ7Dih0yaFw_aem_gtrv4AY3EgJi0UsqDv9pYA

[dansultheman]

It will be interesting to see Okwute this upcoming season. I reckon a good pre-season under his belt, an off season of maturing and add Healy who is renowned for improving players could be the catalyst for him to really start fulfilling his potential, still only 22.

[legendz]

Kilian Cantwell brings a lot of experience. As the signings and re-signings are being announced, a playoff push is becoming stronger. Additions that should help find the consistency required.

IN
Jonas Häkkinen
Cian Murphy
Vincent Borden
Harry Halwax
Kilian Cantwell

STAYING
Niall Brookwell
Matt Connor
Ewan Lee
Cian Brosnan
Sean O’Connell
Ryan Kelliher
Finn Barrett
Samuel Aladesanusi
Daniel Okwute

[legendz]

Oran Crowe gone to Cobh Ramblers.

[culloty82]

Unless the plan is to promote some of the U20s to the senior squad, we're looking fairly threadbare in midfield with Crowe and Ronan gone now.