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.
17. Olaf Kobacki
The young Pole battled with injuries since making the switch to South Yorkshire, but fans have seen snippets of what he's got in his locker. He signed a four-year deal in the summer. | Steve Ellis
18. Josh Windass
There seemed no chance that the Owls would have an option on a player as talented as Windass and not take it up. There will no doubt be speculation over the summer, but he's officially a contracted player. | Getty Images
19. Bailey Cadamarteri
Cadamarteri will be back and raring to go in preseason after his spell with Lincoln City, and has ambitions of adding to his Wednesday goal tally. He signed a deal until 2028 in December 2023. | Steve Ellis
20. Ike Ugbo
Ugbo had a very tough time of things in his first season as a fully fledged Wednesday player after his move was made permanent. He has three years left on his contract though, and will be desperate to get back on track next season. | George Wood/Getty Images Photo: George Wood/Getty Images