Sheffield Wednesday defender Joseph Emery has signed his first professional contract with the club, The Star has learned.
Emery, 18, has been a regular for the Owls’ U18s this season, as well as the club’s U21s, and will now play on a permanent basis after being promoted to Andy Holdsworth’s Professional Development League side.
Guy Branston of Game Changer FA confirmed the news to The Star on Tuesday, after the brilliant teen signed his first professional contract, and heaped praise on the organization for how it was handled.
Joseph Emery has signed his Sheffield Wednesday pro deal
“It was exceptional treatment,” he added. “And a fantastic way to cap off the transition from the U18s to the U21s.” The club’s cooperation with the family and our agency was fantastic. We look forward to continuing to work with the club and Joseph.”
The centre back, who has also played defensive midfield, has fought his way up the youth ranks at S6, and will be eager to demonstrate his abilities in preseason given the opportunity that the current embargo provides for the club’s next generation.
Emery was one of four young players offered professional agreements after their scholarships at the club expired, the others being Ernie Weaver, Logan Stretch, and Sutura Kakay, all of whom Wednesday is excited to see play at Middlewood Road.
Finley Hunt, Harris Lihe, Voldi Mbaya, Caiden Remy-Dee, Ari-Jae Shaw, Jack Swales, and Dominic Weston have all been freed.
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