Portsmouth boss tips ex-Blackburn and Cardiff target for future 'success' as he edges towards Fratton Park exit

Neil Allen
By Neil Allen
Published 25th Oct 2023, 14:30 BST
Ronan Curtis is edging ever closer to his return from injury under the watchful eye of Pompey's medical staff. Picture: Paul Thompson/ProSportsImagesRonan Curtis is edging ever closer to his return from injury under the watchful eye of Pompey's medical staff. Picture: Paul Thompson/ProSportsImages
Ronan Curtis is edging ever closer to his return from injury under the watchful eye of Pompey's medical staff. Picture: Paul Thompson/ProSportsImages
John Mousinho is convinced Ronan Curtis will be a ‘success’ away from Fratton Park as he edges towards resuming his playing career.

The Republic of Ireland international tore the ACL in his left knee against Bolton in February and has been working hard on the comeback trail ever since.

Having turned down a fresh deal in the summer, he will depart Fratton Park towards the end of the year, once his lengthy rehabilitation is over.

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Although Mousinho wanted to retain the long-serving winger, yet accepts the Irishman’s playing career with the Blues has moved on.

And with Curtis maintaining encouraging progress in his recovery, he anticipates him thriving elsewhere.

He told The News: ‘Wherever Ronan goes, he will be successful, I am sure of that. It’s a tough recovery from an ACL injury and he’s putting the hard work in.

‘Obviously we wanted to have him at the football club this year, because we value him highly. We wouldn’t have ever made that offer if we didn’t think he could make an impact in League One.