Midfielder bids farewell to Sheffield Wednesday as exit is confirmed

As previously reported by The Wednesday Word, Rio Shipston has left Sheffield Wednesday.

Rio Shipston (centre) with Bailey Cadamarteri and Mackenzie Maltby. Image: Rio Shipston

TWW reported last month that the 21-year-old would be moving on when his current contract came to an end, and now the player himself has announced his departure from Middlewood Road.

“After 14 years, my time at Sheffield Wednesday is over,” he said in a short post on Instagram. “I would like to thank all the staff and players over the years, and I wish you all the best.”

Rio Shipston moves on

The young midfielder, who has spent plenty of time in and around the first team setup, has made a total of 13 appearances for his boyhood club, and last season turned some heads in the League of Ireland with some strong displays whilst out on loan with Cork City.

The likes of Barry Bannan, Shea Charles and Josh Windass were among those who wished him all the best following his confirmation, with fellow academy graduates, Pierce Charles, Will Grainger and Bailey Cadamarteri also sending messages of support.

Shipston will now be looking to find himself a new club as soon as possible as he moves on to pastures new in the summer, and no doubt Wednesdayites will be hoping that one of their own goes on to big things away from the club that raised him.