# SWFC News: Simon Wilson explains why Billy Mitchell chose to seal Wednesday transfer – thestar.co.uk

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/swfc-news-simon-wilson-explains-why-billy-mitchell-chose-to-seal-wednesday-transfer-thestar-co-uk/
- Published: 2026-07-19T10:15:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-01T15:15:33+00:00
- Original publisher: 🔎 Sheffield
- Original article: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxOc2FHcC1WLWRoT2dvS2hkajFtckdVQVNkeUI2LXk3M2R5UVdtRFhuMEp2T2ZTOU81WEZIYmdJdENtQ2hWOEJHNGRzOGVVVWJvUm1YNDE4RkxSWlZabTJ1VW5FNEpOTVpNem03M0dHd08wc2I5VmxTNEtsYzRfWHgydmNRTG01Wk5RMkl3SEwwdV9Cb25yYWxvYlBPdmx4a2Q4X0QtYUFDM1VwOXA2aDBJc2tKWG0xUHNKaHc?oc=5
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Sheffield, UK, World

## Key points

- Billy Mitchell joins Sheffield Wednesday on a three-year deal.
- Wilson says Mitchell bought into Wednesday’s rebuilding plans.
- The 25-year-old brings substantial Championship experience.

## Summary

Sheffield Wednesday have signed midfielder Billy Mitchell after he left Millwall, with sporting director Simon Wilson saying the player chose the club because he believes in its rebuilding plans. The move adds Championship experience and a competitive midfielder to Wednesday’s squad as they prepare for a League One promotion campaign.

Mitchell, 25, signed a three-year contract and had other opportunities, according to Wilson. He made 196 appearances for Millwall, including 29 in the Championship last season, and said Wednesday’s history, supporters, dressing-room culture and the owner’s plans helped persuade him to join.

## Coverage

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- [🔎 Sheffield: SWFC News: Wednesday complete Billy Mitchell transfer as contract length confirmed - thestar.co.uk](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxPc3E3am5OZ29hOWRQT1lqWEdpZFp0RktSY1hCRWNvUFRnLUJsWF9RTnV0UE1wZzVZZjZuNFppVG1OMHl1SWpidUZ5VEVlNEpIRnp5UUFucmxUN28wUnBDNFd6V0gwckgzZmpTYTZkeGMxbTY3RHNFTWRzaGxwNDNJYUIzVC1PbHV1RmpTMG9MMThuRDNwWGYxT2w4eTBpN2VQcnZ6Z3huM0o1elZCdVUxZw?oc=5)

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