Sheffield Wednesday confirm Callum Slattery addition - details
Sheffield Wednesday have confirmed their third addition of the summer transfer window.
A busy summer at Sheffield Wednesday has continued with the free transfer addition of Motherwell midfielder Callum Slattery.
The Star revealed the former Chelsea and Southampton playmaker was moving closer to a signing last week, with behind the scenes footage later posted on social media by fellow new man Jordi Liongola showing he had been training with the club in the early stages of their pre-season programme. Slattery, 27, signs on at Hillsborough on a three-year deal and was of interest to other clubs in League One and in Scotland.
Slattery follows Burundi international Liongola and former Bolton Wanderers man Ricardo Santos in as new signings at the outset of what will continue to be a manic few months. Experienced defenders Liam Cooper and Max Lowe have had new contracts confirmed and Will Grainger is expected to have his new deal confirmed inside the coming days. Elsewhere, confirmation of a deal to sign Aston Villa youngster Sil Swinkles is believed to be likely.
Slattery said: “This is such an exciting move at an exciting time for the club. I had options but ultimately when I knew Sheffield Wednesday were interested, it was an easy decision for me to make.
“It's massive. The ambition is there and we want to be positive throughout the whole season. A club this size with that ambition, it's just great to be a part of. It's a clean slate for everyone, and to be joining as a new player and a new feeling around the club, it's special.
“Out there on the pitch, I'll be 110% all the time, every chance I get. I want to make things happen, be creative and help the team go in the right direction.”
Slattery started out his youth career with Chelsea and spent formative years at Southampton before loan stints with Dutch side De Graafschap and Gillingham.
The 27-year-old found a home at Motherwell after his signing there in 2021, playing 148 times for the Steelmen across five campaigns, scoring 19 times from midfield and contributing 14 assists. Returning from a knee injury, Slattery was a key man and made 38 appearances last season, scoring three times and claiming eight assists as Motherwell finished fourth and secured European qualification.
A technical, box-to-box midfielder who can play from six to 10, he is known for his physical and technical approach to the game and alongside his ability to win a pass is adept of winning fouls and getting his sides up the pitch, regularly topping ‘fouls won’ statistics in the Scottish Premiership. Slattery also offers set piece ability.