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Sheffield Wednesday must be wary of 27-year-old’s contract length amid summer interest: Opinion

Sheffield Wednesday can't get carried away with their good start to the season with Yan Valery out of contract next summer.

By Euan Walsh · The72

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 9:00 AM

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The72 argues that Sheffield Wednesday must address Yan Valery's expiring contract situation following summer transfer interest.
Wrexham, Millwall, and overseas clubs reportedly showed interest in the 27-year-old defender during the summer transfer window.
Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen previously confirmed that Valery would stay at Hillsborough for the season.

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The72's Euan Walsh argues that Sheffield Wednesday must act quickly to address the contract situation of 27-year-old right-back Yan Valery. Despite drawing significant transfer interest from clubs like Wrexham and Millwall during the summer window, manager Henrik Pedersen confirmed that the Tunisia international would remain with the Owls. However, with his contract winding down, the club faces the risk of losing him for free if a new agreement is not reached.

Valery has delivered strong performances this season, scoring one goal in seven appearances as Sheffield Wednesday sits second in League One. Walsh contends that the former Southampton defender is too good for the third tier and urges the Hillsborough hierarchy to offer him a new deal or decide whether to cash in during the January transfer window.

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