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Ryan Ledson is a White
He hates Blackpool




Preston North End can confirm Ryan Ledson will leave the football club this summer after a seven-year stint at Deepdale.

The central midfielder, whose contract is set to expire at the end of June, has made 215 appearances in a North End shirt since his arrival in 2018.

Ledo signed for PNE from Oxford United for his first taste of Championship football and soon proved himself in the second tier. In the 2020/21 campaign, the former Everton midfielder was rewarded for an impressive season by receiving the Sir Tom Finney Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year award.

Going on to become an established member of the dressing room, Ryan was often given the responsibility of wearing the captain’s armband and proudly led the Lilywhites on a number of occasions.

During the 2024/25 season, Ryan reached the 200-appearance milestone for North End and played his final game for the club on the last day of the campaign, as PNE secured Championship safety.

Ryan said: “I’ve had the best seven years that I could have asked for. This club means so much to me.

“I want to thank everyone at the club, from the staff behind the scenes to the owner and Peter.

“Thank you to the fans too for all the support you’ve given me over the years. I’m glad my last game for the club went as well as it did and I could have that moment with the fans at the end.

“I’ve absolutely loved my time here and I wish everyone at the club nothing but the best for the future.”

Ryan departs with the sincere thanks and best wishes of everyone at Preston North End.