Dundee Football Club can confirm that Ryan Sweeney has decided to leave the club. The defender was offered a new and improved contract at Dens but has taken the decision to move on at this stage in his career. Ryan was the Captain for last season and led the team to Cinch Championship success. He has been a fantastic servant to the club, professional and dedicated throughout his time in Dundee.
Sweeney joined the club in 2021 after leaving Mansfield Town, where he had spent three seasons. In his first season North of the border Ryan played 38 times for the club scoring 3 times and picked up the Player’s Player of the Year award and the Andrew De Vries Player of the Year. Last season he started 44 times, scoring 5 goals and he played a huge role in the club winning the Cinch Championship securing promotion to the Cinch Premiership. In total Ryan made 82 appearances, scoring 8 goals for Dundee FC.
Ryan said, “I want to say the biggest thank you to Dundee Football Club for the memories I have made in my two years here. To be part of a title winning squad was an incredible feeling. To be named captain and to lift a trophy for this great football club is something I will cherish for the rest of my life and was my greatest moment in football to date.
“My biggest thank you goes to the supporters who stuck by us through thick and thin. Seeing the numbers turn up at Dens and then away from home was something myself and the boys appreciated every week. The turn out at the town hall in the rain was unbelievable to witness.
“Dundee will always hold a special place in my family’s heart. My son attended his first ever game and Dundee will always be his first football shirt! I want to wish Tony, the boys and all the supporters every success for the future.”
Everyone at the club would like to wish Ryan all the very best for the future.
