Gillingham hand new contract to former Reading and Leyton Orient midfielder Ethan Coleman

Gillingham midfielder Ethan Coleman has agreed a new deal at the club.

Coleman has just come back from injury, having missed the whole of pre-season, returning on Tuesday night to appear in the EFL Trophy.

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The 24-year-old joined the Gills in January 2023 from Leyton Orient for an undisclosed fee and was voted players’ player-of-the-year last season.

He’s played 61 games for the Gills so far and is delighted to have extended his deal at Priestfield.

He said: "I have enjoyed my time so far.

“The club is on the right path both on and off the pitch and I am very happy here.

"I felt it was the right thing to do for my career at this point. I feel good - it's the right fit at the right time."

Coleman came through Tuesday night’s match against Peterborough unscathed and is expected to be available for the weekend trip to Doncaster Rovers.