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The two players who helped persuade Mitchell to join SWFC from Millwall – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday’s new midfielder Billy Mitchell said conversations with two players helped convince him to leave Millwall for Hillsborough. The move is significant because Mitchell chose a League One club despite Championship interest, strengthening Wednesday’s midfield during their rebuild.
Mitchell, 25, joined on a three-year contract after his Millwall deal expired at the end of June. A Millwall academy product who made his senior debut in 2019, he brings several seasons of Championship experience and will compete with players including Barry Bannan and Callum Slattery.
In short
- Mitchell says player conversations influenced his Wednesday move.
- He signed a three-year deal after leaving Millwall.
- The 25-year-old adds Championship experience to Wednesday’s midfield.
Explained simply
Billy Mitchell is a 25-year-old midfielder who has spent recent seasons playing professional football for Millwall in the Championship, England's second tier. After his contract expired at the end of June, he has signed a three-year deal with Sheffield Wednesday, which competes in League One, one division lower.
Mitchell received offers from other Championship clubs but chose to join Sheffield Wednesday instead. The signing strengthens the club's midfield as Sheffield Wednesday undergoes a rebuild.
Mitchell started his career in Millwall's academy and made his senior debut in 2019, bringing several years of professional experience. He will compete for a midfield position at Sheffield Wednesday alongside established players including Barry Bannan and Callum Slattery.
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