29.11.2025 15:07
Former Beşiktaş footballer Nathan Redmond has signed an interesting contract described as "short-term but long-term" with English Championship team Sheffield Wednesday until January 2026. It was noted that this type of contract is quite rare in the Championship.
Nathan Redmond, who played for Beşiktaş in the 2023-24 season, signed perhaps the most unusual contract of his career upon returning to England. Championship team Sheffield Wednesday officially announced that they have signed the 30-year-old star player.
In the club's statement, it was noted that a "short-term" contract was signed with Redmond, lasting until January 2026. This detail was described by the English press as "unconventional, unprecedented contract." This is because, in the Championship, contracts are typically preferred to be until the end of the season or 1+1 years.
HE WILL WEAR NUMBER 15
In Sheffield Wednesday's announcement, it was stated, "The team has signed England international Nathan Redmond. The experienced winger joins Wednesday on a short-term contract that will last until January 2026. Redmond will wear the number 15 jersey at the club. Welcome, Nathan."
BEŞIKTAŞ PERFORMANCE
Redmond was particularly effective in the second half of the season while wearing the Beşiktaş jersey and quickly became one of the fans' favorite players. He made an impact with 6 goals and 5 assists in 28 matches for the black-and-whites.
A DIFFERENT PHASE IN HIS CAREER
This contract with Sheffield Wednesday is seen as a new phase in Redmond's career. It is noted that the English player aims to return to his country and showcase himself again in the Championship after a short break.