Duo issue Sheffield United farewell messages as Blades prepare for summer rebuild
Sheffield United’s squad is beginning to shrink following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.
Tyler Bindon and Djibril Soumaré have placed on record their thanks to Sheffield United following the end of their loan spells at Bramall Lane.
Bindon joined United on loan from Nottingham Forest last July while Soumaré arrived from Portuguese outfit SC Braga in August. They were both recruited by former Blades boss Rubén Sellés.
Bindon, who is likely to represent New Zealand at this summer’s World Cup, made 26 appearances for United across all competitions, chipping in with one goal. He missed the final two games of the season because of an ankle injury.
Soumaré, meanwhile, made 27 appearances for the Blades in league and cup. However, he made his last appearance for the club in their 1-0 defeat to Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Good Friday, meaning he played no part in their last five games of the Championship campaign.
Neither player is expected to return to Bramall Lane for a second spell at the club this summer amid manager Chris Wilder’s plan to make sweeping changes to the landscape of his squad. The Blades chief is set to prioritise trying to recruit players with a wealth of Championship experience.
With the campaign having now reached its conclusion, Bindon has taken to social media to reflect on his time in S2 and wish United well for the future.
“It has been a pleasure to call myself a Blade this season,” he posted on Instagram. “I want to thank all the fans, players, and staff for making me feel so welcome from day one.
“I wish everyone connected with the club all the very best for the future. Thank you for everything.”
Soumaré, whose parent club missed out on a place in the Europa League final on Thursday night after being beaten by German club SC Freiburg, followed Bindon’s lead, sharing a farewell message of his own.
He posted: “Big thanks to all at Sheffield United. A privilege to play for this big club with incredible fans!
“Thank you to the staff, players and fans. Wish you all the best for the future.”