Following appearing for the Owls on Tuesday, (and coming off after a nasty looking collision with Chris O’Grady), Joe Wildsmith has signed a new deal with the Owls.
Whilst we mention it, Wildsmith has commented on the collision, since telling swfc.co.uk:
“I`m feeling ok today, the doctor didn`t want to take any risks so it was just a precaution.
“But I thought it was a great performance from the boys and a good response.”
Back to the contract, and in a rare move, swfc.co.uk confirmed that is a five-year deal for Wildsmith. Normally, the length of the contract is undisclosed.
The man between the sticks in a product of the Owls youth academy through the recent years, and had a break-out season under Carlos Carvalhal under the Portuguese manager’s first full season at Hillsborough.
As a back-up to Keiren Westwood, Wildsmith made 14 appearances in 2015/16, including both EFL cup victories over Newcastle and Arsenal.
He told swfc.co.uk: “I`m delighted to sign for the club long term, it`s great that the club believe in me and see me as part of the future.
“I`ve worked as hard as I can and that has been noticed, I`ve really enjoyed playing games over the last two years and all that has been rewarded with a new contract.
“Playing games is valuable and just being in and around a first team environment and training every day with and getting advice from Keiren Westwood and Andy Rhodes.
“I feel I`m getting better in each area and want to keep that going.”.
Personally, I feel like this is a good move for all parties. Wildsmith gets the benefit of learning from fan fave Westwood, and at the same time, Wednesday are investing in a goalkeeper for the future, who has an unrestricted potential, having represented England at U20 level. Shrewd business.
What do you think of this news of the Owls extending Joe Wildsmith’s deal?
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