Midfielder Ronald Donkor signed a three-and-a-half-year contract extension with Red Bull New York , keeping the 21-year-old in Harrison, N.J., through the 2029-30 MLS season.
The burgeoning Red Bulls midfielder had been in the final year of his original contract, which he signed with the club back in 2023, and his new deal includes an option for the 2030-31 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," Red Bulls head of sport Julian de Guzman said in a statement. "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."
Donkor scored his first career goal in Major League Soccer in April when the Red Bulls played to a 4-4 draw against D.C. United on April 22, with Red Bulls head of global soccer and legendary soccer manager Jürgen Klopp in attendance.
The Accra, Ghana native has recorded a career high for MLS starts, with 14, along with career bests in assists (four) and minutes played (1,183).
Red Bull New York midfielder Ronald Donkor poses with head of sport Julian de Guzman after signing contract extensio. Photo courtesy of Red Bull New York.
While speaking with reporters in April, Donkor credited new Red Bulls head coach Michael Bradley and assistant coach Ibrahim Sekagya for his improvement this season.
"They are the people who are just making me who I am now," he said. "Because even if things are not going well, the way they talk to me, the way they push me, that makes me go forward more."
Bradley described Donkor as an "integral part" of the Red Bulls this season and said that he has a "very bright future ahead of him."
Donkor's career began in the West African nation of Mali, where he played for Guidars FC.
The news of Donkor's contract extension comes as Major League Soccer's season is paused for the World Cup.
The Red Bulls have had an up-and-down start to the 2026 season, but had entered the break earning points in their final four matches and winning three of their last four contests.
Red Bull New York is 6-5-4 through 15 games and currently sits in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.
