Red Bull New York midfielder Ronald Donkor has taken great strides forward in his fourth season with the club, and his progress has been rewarded with a new long-term contract.
On Tuesday, the 21-year-old put pen to paper on a three-and-a-half-year contract extension that runs through the 2029-30 season with an option for the 2030/31 season. The Ghanaian midfielder’s new deal will begin on January 1, 2027.
Donkor has been essential to head coach Michael Bradley’s plans as a box-to-box midfielder who is thriving in New York’s counter-pressing system.
Bradley and Julian de Guzman Praise Donkor’s Development
“Ronnie has been an integral part of our team this season, and he has a very bright future ahead of him,” Bradley said after Donkor agreed to a new deal. “We are excited to see Ronnie continue to develop and to continue to represent our club on and off the pitch.”
The 5-foot-8 midfielder has provided plenty of energy and playmaking for the Red Bulls in an increased role in 2026. Through 14 MLS matches this season, Donkor has scored one goal and supplied four assists. He has registered four shots on target and completed 83 percent of his passes.
Donkor Has Reached New Heights in Fourth MLS Season
“Ronnie has developed into a really important member of our club, and we are very excited to keep him with the club for the long term,” head of sport Julian de Guzman explained. “He is a very hard worker that gives his all for our club, and we are looking forward to seeing him continue to succeed here.”
Since making his May 6, 2023, MLS debut, Donkor has logged 54 career MLS appearances — recording one goal and eight assists. This season, he’s established new single-season career-highs in minutes played (1,183), games started (14) and assists (4).
Donkor appears ready to continue his upward trends when the Red Bulls return to MLS action on July 22 away to the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park.
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