A summer of change awaits for Wednesday once again, with wholesale changes expected at Hillsborough as at least 16 players see their current deals coming to an end. It was revealed by The Star yesterday that Ryo Hatsuse’s contract is also up at the end of June, adding him to the list of those who could end up moving on.
It means that, as things stand, the Owls wouldn’t be able to put together a full matchday squad without delving into their youth setup, and three of those who are contracted made only 23 Championship appearances between them in 2024/25. Danny Röhl, or whoever was to replace him if he leaves, will certainly have a busy period ahead of them as the squad is built up once again.
We’ve put together a list of all of those players that will currently report for preseason as contracted Wednesday players, however with options to be potentially exercised the number could grow once the Owls’ retained list is eventually confirmed.
Where possible we’ve also reported how long each player’s deal will last for, stretching from 2026 through to 2028.
5. Max Lowe
Lowe has featured regularly for Wednesday this season, and become a firm favourite. The defender is believed to have signed a two-year deal in June. | Jess Hornby/Getty Images Photo: Jess Hornby/Getty Images
6. Liam Palmer
Plenty had been said about the Owls stalwart's future towards the end of last season, but he'll back back in preseason. | Steve Ellis
7. Yan Valery
Valery had a very solid first season with the Owls after joining for a six-figure sum in the summer, and he's thought to have penned a three-year deal. | Getty Images
8. Gabriel Otegbayo
The length of the centre back's contract is unknown at this stage, but he is definitely contracted for the season ahead at least. Photo: Steve Ellis