Chris Wilder extends Sheffield United contract until 2024

Blades are currently eighth in the Premier League after winning promotion twice in three seasons

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has extended his contract at the club until 2024 after a terrific start to life in the Premier League.

The 52-year-old, who was appointed by his boyhood club in 2016, led Sheffield United from League One to England’s top-tier in his first three seasons in charge.

Sheffield have been one of the surprise success stories of the season, currently sitting eighth in the league, having already beaten Arsenal and held Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea.

“Naturally, I’m delighted to sign a new deal until 2024 and commit to the club that is close to my heart,” Wilder said. “I am grateful to Prince Abdullah for taking the initiative and offering this contract, we’ve had a great few years and hopefully we can continue the upward curve – let’s see how far we can go on this journey.”

Wilder’s assistant manager Alan Knill has also been rewarded with a new deal.

“Chris has played an integral role in our recent and current success and we want him at the helm in the future, driving us forward, hence the new long-term contract,” the club’s owner, Prince Abdullah, added.

“He is a dynamic leader, with whom the supporters connect and it is important that we have someone of his stature leading this club on the field. January is a very important month but securing the signature of Chris was paramount and underpins all the plans we have for the club over the next few years.”​