Port Vale FC are delighted to announce that Ronan Curtis has agreed a three-year deal with the Valiants from 1st July, subject to EFL and FA approval.
The 28-year-old winger becomes Darren Moore’s first signing of the summer, joining us from AFC Wimbledon upon the expiry of his contract.
A product of the Derry City Academy, Curtis made his professional debut for The Candystripes in 2015 and would go on to rack up 91 appearances in all competitions, scoring 18 goals including a UEFA Europa League debut strike against FC Midtjylland.
The Republic of Ireland international would then go on to join then League One side Portsmouth and quickly became a favourite amongst the Fratton Park faithful making 226 appearances for Pompey, scoring 57 goals and creating 42 assists across five seasons in all competitions; becoming their leading goalscorer of the 21st century and third-highest goalscorer in the club’s history.
In January of 2024, Curtis joined League Two side AFC Wimbledon on a short-term deal that would run until the end of the season and enjoyed a fruitful stay with The Wombles. The versatile winger amassed five goals and two assists in 17 games in all competitions, earning the club’s goal of the season for his match-winning strike against MK Dons in the process.
Talking of his first summer signing, Port Vale Manager Darren Moore said:
“I am delighted to welcome Ronan to the Vale. He’s a player with a proven calibre above League Two level and we are really pleased that he has chosen to commit to the club long-term amidst strong interest in both League One and League Two.
“He is a player with wonderful technical ability and experience. His versatility adds an exciting dynamic to the squad, which I’m sure will be appreciated by our supporters, and I am really looking forward to welcoming Ronan to the club.”
