McClean Contract Drama at Derry | Ireland News

James McClean’s contract saga at Derry City is heating up as the club pushes to terminate his deal early over a hip injury, but McClean insists he’s not ready to go and has two more years left on his contract. The club cites a “permanent incapacity” clause — which typically requires an independent medical assessment — but no such evaluation has occurred yet. At 37, McClean has battled hip issues before, even receiving retirement advice this year — until a new injection kept him playing. Amid Derry’s shaky season and managerial change, McClean has publicly defended the team’s effort and even referenced his time at Wrexham when sidelined. Despite the drama, he’s confirmed he’ll be available for their upcoming FAI Cup clash — and fans will be watching to see how this legal and emotional tug-of-war unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4c0dc6d4418e2d2