Nottingham Forest promotion-winner Max Lowe received congratulations from Steven Reid and Philip Zinckernagel after signing with a new club.
Lowe has risked the wrath of Sheffield United fans by signing with their rivals, Sheffield Wednesday. The defender, who helped Nottingham Forest reach the Premier League, was a free agent after his contract at Bramall Lane expired. Now, he aims to help Danny Rohl’s team succeed in the Championship after their survival last season.
Despite his new move, Lowe will always be remembered for his contributions to Forest’s historic 2021/22 season. After joining Wednesday, Lowe shared the news on Instagram, receiving well-wishes from former Forest players Steven Reid and Philip Zinckernagel.
During his time at Forest, Lowe struggled with injuries, limiting him to just 23 appearances in the promotion-winning campaign. He made a substitute appearance in the Play-Off Final, helping Forest secure a 1-0 victory over Huddersfield and ending a 23-year absence from Premier League football. Now, former teammates and coach Reid, part of Nuno Espirito Santo’s team at the City Ground, reacted with support on Instagram.
At 27, Lowe must now prove he can stay fit for an entire campaign and showcase his quality. Forest saw more of him than Sheffield United did, with Lowe playing just 10 games last season. This new opportunity at Wednesday is one he must seize, especially after missing out on a permanent deal at Forest likely due to his injury history.
It will be fascinating to see how Lowe performs at Wednesday, and the positive Instagram comments suggest he was well-regarded at Forest.