'A massive thank you...' - Sheffield Wednesday midfielder announces S6 departure

Nathaniel Chalobah will be leaving Sheffield Wednesday this summer when his Owls contract comes to an end.

Nathaniel Chalobah’s final Sheffield Wednesday appearance. Image: Alex Young

Chalobah, who opened the scoring at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon, has had a difficult time at S6 on the injury front, but has regularly showcased his quality when he has been fit and available.

The 31-year-old will see his contract with the club expire at the end of June, and while there has been a bit of talk recently about a possible contract extension, it appears that he’s on his way out.

Nathaniel Chalobah’s goodbye

Taking to Instagram on Monday afternoon, Chalobah said, “As my time at Sheffield Wednesday comes to an end, I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone associated with the club. To all the people that came out every single week home and away to support the boys, just shows the passion and love you all have for the club.

”To my guys in the changing room. Dark times from the start but we kept each other going through crazy times, character, resilience, fight but most of all empathy through circumstances we hopefully never have to go through again. I just wished I was there more to go through it with you all. To the staff that were able to keep everyone level event though times were tough for you too, thank you for your care.

”From my family and I (especially my kids who are now die-hard Wednesday fans) THANK YOU. 💙💙💙”

Chalobah’s announcement follows confirmation that Rio Shipston will be moving on come July, and many more departures are expected as a new dawn begins at Hillsborough under new ownership.