Wes Foderingham opens up on Sheffield United exit amid Premier League transfer link
Goalkeeper made more than 100 appearances for Sheffield United before summer exit
Wes Foderingham has opened up on his exit from Sheffield United this summer, admitting “it is time for a change” amid links with a potential Premier League transfer move. The former Rangers goalkeeper will leave Bramall Lane when his contract officially expires at the end of next month after failing to agree a new deal earlier this season.
That situation led to him being replaced in the United side by Ivo Grbic before Foderingham regained his place for the season run-in, signing off with a man-of-the-match display in United’s 3-0 defeat at home to Spurs on Sunday. Before the game he was presented with a framed montage of his United career by Blades legend Tony Currie, before bidding farewell to Unitedites on social media.
“Thank you for the love and support,” Foderingham wrote. “It has been a hell of a ride. Some great memories I will cherish for a lifetime! Although I have loved playing for this football club it is time for a change. I wish the club all the best in the future and hopefully the team can bounce back next season.
“To my teammates, you boys have been like family over the last few seasons. No matter how difficult it has been at times we as a group always remained strong and I thank you all for your support and friendship.”
Signed on a free transfer from Rangers in 2020, Foderingham initially played second-fiddle to Aaron Ramsdale - and then Michael Verrips and Robin Olsen - before establishing himself as United’s No.1, helping them into the Championship play-offs and then to automatic promotion to the Premier League. He initially grasped his top-flight chance with both hands before some unconvincing displays, combined with a failure to reach an agreement over the new contract on the table, saw him replaced by Grbic.
The 33-year-old will have no shortage of offers this summer and has already been linked with what would likely be a lucrative free-transfer move to West Ham United. At this stage of his career, Foderingham may have to decide whether he wants to play each week or is happy being a second or third choice higher up the football pyramid.