Newport County has secured the services of midfielder Keenan Patten on a new short-term deal. Patten, 25, has made only six appearances for the Exiles since joining the club in February 2025.
What happened?
The former Barry Town player was due to become a free agent this summer but will now remain with Newport County.
Why it matters for Newport County
Patten's new deal is a boost for the club, who are looking to reignite his career at Rodney Parade following a challenging spell with injury.
What comes next?
Newport County has also signed ex-Bromley defender Kyle Cameron, former Blackpool defender Dan Sassi, and forwards Christian Doidge and Yahya Bamba. The Exiles, who returned to pre-season training on Monday, 29 June, are currently 20th in League Two with 43 points from 46 games. | Category | Stat | | League standing | 20th | | Points | 43 | | Recent form | WWLWL | | Goals scored | 48 | | Goals conceded | 77 |
Newport County is also looking for a new manager, with Chris Todd in interim charge following the departure of Christian Fuchs. The club's last result was a 2-1 win over Barrow on 2026-05-02. With Patten's new deal, the Exiles will look to build on their recent form and push up the League Two table.
