'I'm absolutely delighted' - Liam Cooper signs new Sheffield Wednesday deal as contract length revealed
Experienced centre-back Liam Cooper will assist with Sheffield Wednesday’s quest to climb out of League One at the first attempt in 2026/27.
Sheffield Wednesday have confirmed experienced centre-back Liam Cooper has signed a new one-year deal at Hillsborough ahead of the upcoming League One campaign.
The former Leeds United man, 34, joined Wednesday on a free transfer last November, signing a contract through until the end of the 2025/26 campaign. He made 14 appearances, chipping in with one goal.
Wednesday, issuing their retained list last month, confirmed Cooper had been offered a new deal and the opportunity to extend his stay in S6 ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Having put pen to paper on a new contract to extend his stay in S6, Cooper told the Owls’ club website: “It's a new era for Sheffield Wednesday and one I'm absolutely delighted to be part of. I can't tell you how delighted I am to be here – we can look forward now with the right people in the right roles – it’s really exciting.
"The new ownership has come in with unbelievable ideas and the know-how to run a business. It's all the fans, the players, the staff have ever wanted and we're going to get that now.
“Selling over 23,000 season tickets is unbelievable and I can't wait to get out there. That first home game of the season is going to be some spectacle.”
Wednesday sporting director Simon Wilson commented: “From my earliest conversations with players and staff, it was clear that Liam made a big impact in the dressing room last season.
"He was a leader in difficult circumstances, providing guidance and mentorship to a young group, and he is the type of player who represents the culture we want to create.
"Importantly, he is a winner and we believe he can play an important role for us this season on and off the field. We are delighted to welcome him back to the club.”
Cooper further strengthens Wednesday’s centre-back department ahead of the upcoming campaign amid the arrival of Ricardo Santos from Swansea City last week.