Victor Wanyama's future at Dunfermline remains open-ended as Neil Lennon hints at the possibility of a return without confirming plans.
Dunfermline Athletic coach Neil Lennon has broken his silence concerning Victor Wanyama’s future at Pars as he disclosed the two players he has begun talks with over contract extensions.
Victor Wanyama became a free agent on January 1, 2025, after his contract with CF Montreal expired. He then signed with Dunfermline Athletic on a short-term contract in March under the influence of Neil Lennon.
Now, after the coach signed a contract extension at the club, he has revealed where Victor Wanyama lies in terms of signing a new contract with the Scottish side since he is now a free agent.
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Some of the players who were in action last season have already signed contract extensions. Some notable footballers include Charlie Gilmour and Chris Hamilton.
Despite the midfield looking sorted, Neil Lennon has left the door open for 33-year-old Victor Wanyama in case he wants to return to Dunfermline.
When asked whether Victor Wanyama could sign with the Pars once again, Neil Lennon told the Courier UK, “Possibly, yeah, possibly. I don’t know yet.
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“Once he got fit, he looked great and he played really well in the last game against Morton. If he had a good pre-season, he could be a real asset for us.”
Speaking about his debut for Pars in their 3-0 match against Ayr United, Neil Lennon revealed that they had a conversation about it and got over it.
“We had a chuckle about it. I was going to say, we’ve all done that, but I never did that!” Neil Lennon revealed.
Neil Lennon further pointed out that Victor Wanyama has other commitments going on as he revealed that the former Harambee Stars captain is undertaking some coaching lessons.
“He’s doing his coaching badges. He’s actually doing them in Belfast, I think, with the IFA. That’s another one he wants to add to his resumé, the coaching side of things as well. So maybe there might be something there for him going forward,” Neil Lennon said.
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Neil Lennon added that the duo of Tashan Oakley-Booth and Josh Cooper would be great for the squad, insisting that they were impressive last season.
Neil Lennon pointed out that talks have been ongoing and he wants to convince them to sign with the club, with the hope that they will continue shining.
“Well, Oakley Booth, you know Tashan, you know I really like him. I thought he was outstanding in the last game against Morton, he got injured in the first game,” Neil Lennon said.
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“I was here and didn't really play much due to the injury, but when he did play in the last game, I thought he showed all the qualities that he can do.
“He needs to do that more, but there's talent there, you know. Cooper's another one that we think could bring something to the team, has a good preseason, which you know he's come from part-time football.”
While Victor Wanyama’s future at Dunfermline Athletic seemed uncertain, the update from coach Neil Lennon gives fans hope that he will return to the Scottish club and continue plying his trade.