Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl is returning to the UK this week after a holiday following the end of the season.
Rohl had been away with his family after the 2023/24 season concluded, during which Sheffield Wednesday successfully avoided relegation by finishing 20th in the Championship.
Rohl and his team have been widely praised for their turnaround, and the club is eager to extend his contract. Although his current deal lasts until the end of the 2024/25 season, club owner Dejphon Chansiri has reportedly initiated discussions about an extension.
These discussions, held earlier this month, were reportedly positive. Additionally, Rohl has a compensation package worth up to £10 million if he and his staff are poached by another club, with Sunderland and Hull City showing interest.
A recent report from The Star indicates that Rohl will meet with Chansiri again upon his return to the UK later this week.
The same report mentions that Rohl is keen to continue his work at Sheffield Wednesday and take the club to the next level. Although the length of the proposed new contract is unclear, it is expected to be a long-term deal given Rohl’s impressive performance and interest from other clubs.
Rohl’s willingness to stay is good news for Chansiri and the fans. However, for Rohl to commit, Chansiri needs to show ambition, likely involving significant investment in Rohl’s contract, the training facilities, and securing the futures of some out-of-contract players.
This summer could be pivotal for Sheffield Wednesday as they aim to build a team and future around a manager who has already made a substantial impact.
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