Birmingham City is preparing to announce its retained list as the contract deadline approaches this week. Clubs in the English Football League (EFL) are required to inform players about their contract statuses by the third Saturday in May, which this year falls on May 16.
Birmingham City Contract Decisions
The decision-making period for Birmingham City is relatively straightforward this year, particularly concerning the first team. The club has only a few players out of contract.
Players Out of Contract
- Jonathan Panzo – The 25-year-old defender is the only senior player whose contract is set to expire. He joined Birmingham on a short-term deal from Rio Ave in January, making nine appearances.
- Brad Mayo – The 21-year-old goalkeeper’s contract also ends. Despite being part of the first-team environment, he has yet to make his senior debut.
Academy Players and Youth Contracts
The majority of decisions regarding the retained list will focus on youth players from the club’s academy. The club will be evaluating several youngsters who are currently in the under-21 setup. This reflects Birmingham City’s commitment to nurturing talent from within.
Contract Expirations for Other Players
| Year | Players |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Jonathan Panzo, Brad Mayo |
| 2027 | Jack Robinson, Tomoki Iwata, Scott Wright |
| 2028 | Ryan Allsop, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ethan Laird, Phil Neumann, Kai Wagner, Alex Cochrane, Lee Buchanan, Paik Seung-ho, Patrick Roberts, Kanya Fujimoto, Demarai Gray, Kyogo Furuhashi, Marvin Ducksch, Marc Leonard, Taylor Gardner-Hickman |
| 2029 | Christoph Klarer, Carlos Vicente |
| 2031 | Jay Stansfield, August Priske |
As Birmingham City moves closer to finalizing their decisions, fans await updates on their favorite players’ futures. The club is focused on building a strong team for the upcoming seasons while ensuring that they retain promising talent.
