Latest news with #MatRyan
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Mat Ryan positive about chances of securing another club contract in Europe
Mat Ryan's club career is again in limbo, but the Socceroos captain isn't concerned, confident he will secure a contract in Europe next season. The 33-year-old goalkeeper's contract with French club Lens expires this month and he's 'waiting' for news about his future. Ryan only joined Lens in January from Roma, where he only made one competitive appearance in a tough six-month spell at the Italian club. The former Central Coast Mariners custodian has bounced around Europe in recent seasons, with Lens – where he made 14 appearances – having been his fifth club in four years. However, as he prepares for the Socceroos' FIFA World Cup qualifier in Perth on Thursday night against Japan, Ryan is 'feeling at ease' about his future. 'I'm just waiting,' he said. 'We're in that period now where the transfer window opened on the first of June, so I'm not too worried. 'I go out there and try my best, and everything sorts itself out at the end of the day. That's been the trend throughout my career, so I'm feeling quite at ease about that, and just focused on the job at hand with the Socceroos. 'I'm feeling good, and I'm feeling still quite young. I've just got to continue to do the job and prove that I'm a world-class goalkeeper through my performances, and the rest will take care of itself. 'I'm hungrier than I've ever been before. I want to live the best life possible, and I want to have the best career I can possibly have, and I dedicate my life to that.' Ryan was also positive about the Socceroos' chances of beating Japan for the first time in 11 matches, with Australia's most recent win over the Samurai Blue being a 2-1 victory in Melbourne in June 2009. Depending on the result of Saudi Arabia's away clash with Bahrain on Friday morning (AEST), a Socceroos win, or even draw., on Thursday night could be enough to secure 2026 World Cup qualification. Perhaps helping Australia's cause will be the decision of Japan – who have already qualified for the World Cup – to leave a host of its best players at home. 'Anything that they do doesn't impact my confidence,' Ryan said. 'I'm just focused on what we do here and focused on what we can control. 'You've got to go out there and believe that you can overcome whatever challenge is in front of you, and obviously there's a fine line without being arrogant and being complacent. 'In my eyes, we're the best in Asia. If you don't believe you're the best, then you're failing at the first hurdle.'
West Australian
4 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Socceroos veteran doesn't want European dream to end
Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan is keen to continue his club career in Europe, and big showings against Japan and Saudi Arabia across the next week could help him land a juicy deal. Ryan is currently without a club after his contract with French Ligue 1 team RC Lens ended. The 33-year-old is desperate to stay in Europe, but he doesn't want another situation like the one he faced at AS Roma. Ryan signed for the Italian giants in July last year, only for the dream to turn into a nightmare after making just one appearance across his six-month stint there. That lack of game time put his position as Australia's No.1 gloveman in doubt, but the stint in France helped him regain his mantle. The June transfer window is now open, and Ryan is optimistic a good opportunity will pop up. If Ryan plays a key role in helping Australia secure World Cup qualification in upcoming games against Japan and Saudi Arabia, it could boost his stocks even further. "I'm not too worried," Ryan said. "I just go out there and try my best and everything sorts itself out at the end of the day. "That's been the trend throughout my career. So I'm feeling quite at ease about that, and just focused on the job at hand here with the Socceroos." When asked if he wanted to stay in Europe, Ryan replied: "Yeah, 100 per cent. That's my ambition still. "I'm hungrier than I've ever been before, wanting that success. "I'm feeling good, and I'm feeling still quite young. "I've just got to obviously continue to do the job and prove that I'm a world-class goalkeeper through my performances, and the rest will take care of it itself." In a message Ryan posted to X at the end of RC Lens' season, he thanked fans for their support, and said he hoped to have the opportunity to continue the adventure.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Socceroos veteran doesn't want European dream to end
Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan is keen to continue his club career in Europe, and big showings against Japan and Saudi Arabia across the next week could help him land a juicy deal. Ryan is currently without a club after his contract with French Ligue 1 team RC Lens ended. The 33-year-old is desperate to stay in Europe, but he doesn't want another situation like the one he faced at AS Roma. Ryan signed for the Italian giants in July last year, only for the dream to turn into a nightmare after making just one appearance across his six-month stint there. That lack of game time put his position as Australia's No.1 gloveman in doubt, but the stint in France helped him regain his mantle. The June transfer window is now open, and Ryan is optimistic a good opportunity will pop up. If Ryan plays a key role in helping Australia secure World Cup qualification in upcoming games against Japan and Saudi Arabia, it could boost his stocks even further. "I'm not too worried," Ryan said. "I just go out there and try my best and everything sorts itself out at the end of the day. "That's been the trend throughout my career. So I'm feeling quite at ease about that, and just focused on the job at hand here with the Socceroos." Got the perfect end to the season. Merci encore pour votre incroyable soutien hier soir et tout au long de la saison. Quoi qu'il arrive, Lens a été une expérience incroyable pour bien d'autres raisons que le football 👶🏼. Rien n'est encore confirmé pour la saison prochaine et… Maty Ryan (@MatyRyan) May 18, 2025 When asked if he wanted to stay in Europe, Ryan replied: "Yeah, 100 per cent. That's my ambition still. "I'm hungrier than I've ever been before, wanting that success. "I'm feeling good, and I'm feeling still quite young. "I've just got to obviously continue to do the job and prove that I'm a world-class goalkeeper through my performances, and the rest will take care of it itself." In a message Ryan posted to X at the end of RC Lens' season, he thanked fans for their support, and said he hoped to have the opportunity to continue the adventure.
