Glentoran Football Club is delighted to announce that influential midfielder Cameron Palmer has signed an 18-month contract extension, keeping him at the BetMcLean Oval until the end of the 2025/26 season.
A graduate of the Rangers Youth Academy, Palmer joined Glentoran in July 2023 and has since established himself as a key figure in the heart of the Glens’ midfield.
The 24-year-old Northern Ireland U21 international has made 42 appearances for the club to date, including 20 this season, contributing one goal and one assist.
His ability to dictate the tempo of games, combined with his reliability in possession, relentless work ethic, and tenacious tackling, has made him a regular starter in Declan Devine’s side this season.
Palmer’s contract extension is the latest step in Declan Devine and Glentoran owner Ali Pour’s ambitious plan to build a squad capable of competing for silverware and qualifying consistently for European competitions.
This ambition has been underlined by the recent signings of Christie Pattisson, Shane McEleney, and Ciarán Coll, as well as long-term contract extensions for James Singleton, James Douglas, and Devine himself.
Declan Devine, First Team Manager at Glentoran Football Club, said: “Securing Cameron on a new deal reflects the club’s ambition to retain its top talent as we continue building a squad capable of challenging for silverware. I’m delighted he has committed his future to Glentoran and look forward to seeing him continue to develop and make a huge impact at the club.
“Cameron has overcome injury setbacks early in his time here to become a key figure in our midfield and this season he has shown Glentoran fans what he’s all about. His ability to dictate the tempo of games, combined with his defensive tenacity and creativity going forward, has been vital this season.
“Off the pitch, Cameron is a true gentleman, earning the respect of everyone in the changing room and around the club. He has taken it upon himself to help many of the players who have come in from England settle at the club, which has made a real difference in helping create a sense of togetherness in the squad.
“On the pitch, he leads by example with his work ethic, quality, and consistency. His commitment to the club reflects the strong culture we are building here as we push towards achieving success.”
Speaking about his new contract, Cameron Palmer said: “I’m delighted to extend my stay at Glentoran. When Declan offered me the new contract, I had no hesitation in signing. Since he arrived, the manager has been amazing, delivering a new level of professionalism and instilling a never-say-die attitude within the squad. We’re all playing for him, the fans, and the badge and we’re determined to deliver success to this club.
“With so many big games ahead in the league and cup competitions, my focus is on helping the team push on and achieve the success our fans deserve. The support from the fans since the day I arrived at the club has been incredible and it drives me to give everything I have every time I step onto the pitch.
“There’s a real sense of ambition at Glentoran. I want to be here for a very long time and I’m excited about what we can accomplish together as we continue to build towards a bright future for the club.”