Sheffield Wednesday fans have been desperate to see Ike Ugbo re-sign for the club this summer.
Sheffield Wednesday have enjoyed an unexpectedly busy and positive summer transfer window.
Danny Rohl has welcome a horde of new players to Hillsborough and he takes his new-look side out for the first time against Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle on Sunday.
And head of their opening game of the 2024/25 Championship season, Sheffield Wednesday have re-signed Ike Ugbo from Troyes.
The Canadian international joins on a permanent deal, with Sheffield Wednesday paying £3million for Ugbo who had plenty of suitors this summer.
Owls fans have been calling for Ugbo’s return all summer long.
The 25-year-old impressed last season scoring seven goals in 18 Championship outings for Wednesday, with his goals playing a huge part in the Owls’ eventual 20th place finish in the Championship.
Ugbo then spoke to the press on Thursday evening, after he was unveiled as a new Owls player, and he discussed the Sheffield Wednesday fans’ love towards him.
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Ike Ugbo sends message to Sheffield Wednesday fans
Sheffield Wednesday fans have long been calling for Ugbo’s return on social media.
And fan were delighted to see that he had returned on Thursday evening.
Quizzed on what this love from supporters means to him, former Chelsea youth man Ugbo told BBC Radio Sheffield: “It means the world to me, honestly.
“From where I’ve come from, I’ve never felt so much love from a club, and now I’m just ready to give everything back to the club, and give them more goals and good performances.”
What is the aim for Ike Ugbo at Sheffield Wednesday next season
Ugbo’s goals tally last season, in what was a poor Sheffield Wednesday side, was very impressive.
Now with better attacking players around him and an overall improved squad, under a slightly more experienced coach in Rohl too, Ugbo will hope to progress.
The striker should be aiming for at least double figures next season, barring any injuries.
But Rohl and the fans will want to see Ugbo push on even more; towards the 15-goal mark or even the 20-goal mark.
He certainly showed last season that he can be very clinical inside the box, and that he very much suits the Rohl style of play at Sheffield Wednesday.
This is another very impressive signing for the Owls who are certainly putting together a very strong summer window.