Chris Wilder signs new contract at Sheffield United

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 17th Jul 2026

Chris Wilder has pledged his future to Sheffield United, signing a new contract.

It'll keep the gaffer at The Lane till 2028.

On extending his contract, Wilder commented:

"I'm obviously delighted, and grateful for the support of everyone at the club.

"Anyone who knows me will tell you that my ambition and determination to succeed at this football club is still as strong as ever.

"I want to thank the co-chairmen, Steven and Helmy, the ownership group and Stephen Bettis for the faith they have shown in me and the staff.

"We're working hard behind the scenes to get everything ready for the season ahead and we'll be pushing hard to make this campaign - and future campaigns - successful for Sheffield United."

Co-chairman Helmy Eltoukhy added:

"As custodians of Sheffield United, our commitment to the club, its supporters and its long-term success is absolute, and Chris is central to that vision. We want to see the Blades competing at the highest level of English football consistently, not as a one-off. Chris shares that ambition completely. We're proud to be moving forward together and excited for the season ahead."

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