Victor Wanyama’s chances of staying at Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic received a shot in the arm on Thursday 29 May, following the contract extension of his manager Neil Lennon.Lennon, who Wanyama admitted played “a big part” in his career and him eventually signing for the Pars, put pen to paper on a new two-year deal, which keeps him at the Fife club till 2027.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe move by the club administration is one likely to lure Wanyama back to Dunfermline, given his public admiration for Lennon.Wanyama, at the end of the 2024-2025 season, was in a group of five players who were said to be undergoing “ongoing dialogue” in bids to sign contract extensions after their initial deals had expired.##NAJAVA_MECA_8957393##In recent interviews regarding his future, Wanyama did not rule out extending at Dunfermline, mainly pegging his decision to the club retaining the services of Lennon, whose first deal also came to an end last season.“Hopefully, we will see, because I had a good short stay here, and it would be nice to be back here and continue the adventure,” Wanyama told the club website last month about his return.Lennon played a pivotal role in Wanyama’s career, having brought him to the UK in 2011 when he signed him from Beerschot AC for Scottish champions Celtic.📸 ✍️ https://t.co/BxMkzVHrLj pic.twitter.com/taxRMtStHK— Dunfermline Athletic (@officialdafc) May 29, 2025 Wanyama flourished under Lennon’s guidance at Celtic Park, winning consecutive league titles and gaining widespread recognition in Europe, including a memorable performance in a Champions League victory against a star-studded Barcelona side featuring Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, and Xavi.The 33-year-old in his first interview with Dunfermline credited the Irish football manager for convincing him to sign on a short-term deal, saying: “I spoke to the manager, and of course, the manager has done a lot in my career, played a big part in my career. He asked me to come and help him out, and I said, you know, why not?”Victor Wanyama says pars move was a no-brainerNow with Lennon’s stay confirmed, it surely will not be a surprise to see the former Harambee Stars skipper rock up at East End Park next season.It well could be that his contract extension is made formal over the coming days, given his withdrawal from a return to the national football team due to “personal commitments.”Victor Wanyama withdraws from Harambee Stars squad
