Declan Devine says David Fisher committing his future to Glentoran is a "significant statement of intent" from both the player and the club.

The 23-year-old Londoner, who joined the Glens from AFC Wimbledon in 2023, has been a key attacking figure since his arrival in east Belfast, registering 21 goals in 66 appearances across all competitions.

Fisher has attracted interest from clubs across the water because of his form since making the switch to The Oval and boss Devine is thrilled to tie him down with a new two-and-a-half-year contract extension at the club.

“David is an integral part of this squad and I’m absolutely delighted he has committed his future to Glentoran," said Devine. "He has been outstanding for us. His work ethic and determination make him a key player on and off the pitch.

“David’s willingness to learn and improve speaks volumes about his character. While his ability to score and create goals is invaluable, his overall contribution to the team - whether it’s holding up play, linking with teammates, or pressing from the front - demonstrates his importance to our system.

“This new deal is a significant statement of intent from both David and the club. It reflects the ambition we have as a team and our commitment to building a squad capable of achieving success both now and in the future.”

Fisher played an instrumental role in Glentoran’s recent County Antrim Shield triumph, ending the club’s five-year wait for a trophy, and the striker said the scenes of celebration following the win over Larne only reinforced his decision to stay at the club.

“I’m absolutely delighted to commit my future to Glentoran. I agreed to the contract before the County Antrim Shield final, so lifting the trophy for the club and our supporters felt even more special knowing I’d be here for the long term.

“Senior players like Marcus and Paddy talked about how incredible it feels to win silverware for this club, but the atmosphere and celebrations with our fans surpassed anything I could have imagined.

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"This season has been a huge turnaround for us and that’s entirely down to Declan and his coaching staff. They’ve transformed the squad, instilled a winning mentality, and raised the standards both on and off the pitch.

"It’s an exciting time to be part of Glentoran as we chase more silverware, aim for European qualification, and continue building on the progress we’ve already made.

“At 23, there’s still so much for me to learn, and having my future secured allows me to focus entirely on finishing the season strongly. Declan, Paddy and Tim have been instrumental in my development and I know they’ll keep challenging me to keep improving.”

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