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Centre-back Tafazolli extends Swindon contract
TL;DR
Ryan Tafazolli has extended his contract with Swindon Town until the end of the 2026-27 season. The 34-year-old centre-back returned from injury to play in the final match of the season despite a recent elbow fracture.
Key points
- Ryan Tafazolli extends contract with Swindon Town
- New contract lasts until 2026-27 season
- Tafazolli played 24 games since joining
- He returned from a fractured elbow injury
- Swindon manager Ian Holloway praised Tafazolli's character
Ryan TafazolliSwindon TownWycombe Wanderers
Centre-back Ryan Tafazolli has signed a new contract to remain at Swindon Town through the 2026-27 season.
The 34-year-old joined the Robins from Wycombe Wanderers in August last year and went on to play in 24 games in all competitions.
He fractured his elbow last month and was expected to be unavailable for the remaining games of the season but returned to play in Swindon's final day defeat away at Chesterfield, as they missed out on a place in the play-offs.
Swindon manager Ian Holloway said Tafazolli was a "vital" character in the team.
"Ryan is a top professional and someone who brings so much to this football club," Holloway said.
"His experience, leadership, and calmness are hugely important for us, and you can see the impact he has on the players around him every single day."
Tafazolli joins goalkeeper Lewis Ward and midfielder Ollie Clarke in extending their deals at the County Ground beyond this summer.
Q&A
How long is Ryan Tafazolli's new contract with Swindon Town?
Ryan Tafazolli's new contract with Swindon Town runs until the end of the 2026-27 season.
What injury did Ryan Tafazolli recover from to play in the last match?
Ryan Tafazolli recovered from a fractured elbow to play in Swindon's final match of the season.