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True Sheffield Wednesday fee and contract length revealed after ‘no-brainer’ transfer

13/07/2024 Raymond 0

Yan Valery, formerly with Southampton, joined Sheffield Wednesday earlier this month, marking a significant move in the club’s summer transfer activities. Among the eight new additions, Valery is particularly familiar to manager Danny Röhl, with whom he previously worked at Southampton. The transfer, completed early in the month, came at a fee of around £400,000, and Valery signed a three-year contract with Sheffield Wednesday, potentially keeping him at the club until he is 29. This move is part of a broader strategy of securing longer-term contracts for players, both young and experienced. Valery has already donned the Owls’ colors, participating in a pre-season match and gearing up for further training camps and friendlies in Germany and Austria later this month.

Valery expressed his enthusiasm about reuniting with Röhl, stating, “As soon as I knew that Danny wanted me, I just wanted to go back with him because I’ve known him as Southampton assistant coach. He’s the one who was really working on the pitch with the players and with me in my first season. He helped me a lot, and I improved so much with him, so I was really happy to hear from him again and to know that now he was the main manager. It was obviously a no-brainer.”

Sheffield Wednesday arrowing in on more signings as Danny Röhl stresses importance

29/06/2024 Raymond 0

Manager Danny Röhl emphasized that Sheffield Wednesday’s recent tally of four new signings is merely the beginning of their ambitious plans. The team reported back to Middlewood Road on Friday for the first time since their impressive survival at Sunderland in early May. Röhl, speaking to the club’s media team, discussed the summer’s progress and stressed the importance of continuing their recruitment efforts. He mentioned a crucial meeting with the chairman in London to discuss the new season and outline the next steps, including friendly games and pre-season camps. Röhl highlighted the challenge of improving the squad following the departure of several players, underscoring the need to keep progressing with their new signings.

Reflecting on past games and performance metrics, Röhl and his team have identified areas for improvement and incorporated these into the pre-season schedule. He reiterated the importance of maintaining a winning mindset and high-performance culture during pre-season, a crucial period for focused development. Röhl expressed a desire for the team to play bold, entertaining football that would deliver positive results and engage fans. He emphasized the need for the team to exceed last season’s efforts to continue the club’s progression, demanding forward movement with intensity and determination.

Xherdan Shaqiri says how he wants to be remembered after pipping Cristiano Ronaldo to feat

20/06/2024 Raymond 0

Former Stoke City forward Xherdan Shaqiri scored a remarkable goal against Angus Gunn at Euro 2024, securing a draw with Scotland and propelling Switzerland into the knock-out stages. This stunning strike not only ensured Switzerland’s progression but also marked Shaqiri as the first European to score in each of the last six major tournaments, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo. Reflecting on his goal, Shaqiri said, “I wanted to take full advantage of the opponent’s mistake. Then I saw that the goalkeeper was standing far out and thought to myself: ‘Come on, flick it in now.’ I was glad that I didn’t injure my knees in the celebration. But of course, it was an important goal. And a very nice one too.”

Midfielder left out of national team as Sunderland weigh up transfer decision

16/06/2024 Raymond 0

Sunderland have the option to sign Barnsley’s Callum Styles permanently this summer, following his loan spell during the 2023/24 season where he made 12 Championship appearances. Despite being an unused substitute in Hungary’s 3-1 Euro 2024 loss to Switzerland, Styles remains a key player, having earned 22 caps for his national team. He reassured fans about a recent injury, confirming on Instagram that it was not serious.

Styles, who has played as both a central midfielder and left-back, expressed his enjoyment at Sunderland despite a turbulent season with managerial changes. In an interview with FourFourTwo, he acknowledged the club’s passionate supporters and their Premier League ambitions, indicating his desire to stay longer but noting various factors could influence his future. His current focus is on contributing to Hungary’s Euro 2024 campaign, aiming to progress beyond the group stage.

Sheffield Wednesday boss shares ‘dream’ with Owls chairman Dejphon Chansiri

13/06/2024 Raymond 0

Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Röhl has shared his and chairman Dejphon Chansiri’s mutual dream of seeing the Owls ascend to the Premier League. Last season, Wednesday narrowly avoided relegation from the Championship on the final day, thanks to a significant turnaround in fortunes following Röhl’s appointment in October. Now, he faces a pivotal summer marked by a substantial rebuild due to numerous player departures.

Röhl, who is ambitious about working at the highest level, has spoken enthusiastically about leading Sheffield Wednesday to the top tier of English football. He emphasized the importance of playing good football, signing quality players, and developing the club incrementally, including improving facilities.

Wasn’t just Bayern Munich fans watching – Harry Kane pleases Spurs faithful

09/04/2024 Raymond 0

In the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal, Harry Kane, the former Tottenham striker, maintained his impressive record against the Gunners by scoring a penalty for Bayern Munich.

Kane’s return to north London stirred anticipation not only among Bayern fans but also among those who remembered his exploits at Tottenham.

Back at the Emirates Stadium for the first time since departing Spurs in the summer, Kane capitalized on the opportunity, calmly converting a first-half penalty to give Bayern a 2-1 lead before halftime.