Hamza Chowdhury returns to Sheffield United

Sports Desk

According to a report in the English media on Sunday, Bangladeshi star midfielder Hamza Chowdhury is set to return to Sheffield United, the second-tier league in English football, on a permanent deal.

Hamza currently plays for Leicester City, who have been relegated to League One, the third tier of English football. The 28-year-old midfielder was reportedly close to agreeing a deal with fellow Championship side Derby County, but Sheffield United confirmed a deal at the last minute to bring him back to Bramall Lane for a second spell on a free transfer.

Hamza previously played on loan at Sheffield United in the second half of the 2024-25 season. He played a key role in helping the team, then known as the ‘Blades’, reach the Championship play-off final.

Sheffield United are keen to bring in Hamza, who played in the same position while on loan, after right-back Femi Seriki was injured. According to reports, Hamza is undergoing a medical and a deal is expected to be finalised soon.

If all goes well, Hamza could make his debut for Sheffield United against Bolton on Tuesday night, just hours before the transfer window closes.

Leicester City, the 2016 Premier League champions, have been in a terrible situation recently. After two consecutive seasons of relegation, the team is now in League One. As a result, the club was willing to let Hamza go in order to save on his huge salary.

The move brings to an end Hamza’s more than a decade-long stint at the King Power Stadium. He joined Leicester City’s academy in 2014. The Bangladeshi star later won the FA Cup in 2021, the FA Community Shield (English Super Cup) in the same year and the EFL Championship in the 2023-24 season with the first team.