Yahoo Sports Sheff Utd boss Wilder signs long-term extension
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has extended his contract until the end of the 2027-28 season.
The 57-year-old is in his second spell in charge of his boyhood club.
He led them from League One to the Premier League in his first stint at Bramall Lane between 2016 and 2021 before returning in December 2023.
Wilder's previous deal had been set to finish at the end of this season but the Blades' new owners, American-based consortium COH Sports, have moved to tie him down long-term.
"Sheffield United is my club, and there is no place I'd rather be, so I am thrilled to be signing a new deal," he told the club website.
"The football club is in a really good place, there's a real feel-good factor around the training ground and I'm excited about what we can achieve together.
"The new owners have been incredibly helpful to me since they arrived, and I'd personally like to thank them for their faith and support in what we are trying to work towards."
Wilder returned to the South Yorkshire club just over a year ago after the sacking of Paul Heckingbottom and, although he was unable to stop them finishing bottom of the Premier League, he has helped to spearhead a promotion push this season.
The Blades are two points behind Championship leaders Leeds United with 17 games to play.
'Wilder could be Blades' greatest modern-era boss'
BBC Radio Sheffield sports editor Rob Staton
Chris Wilder has, not for the first time, completely changed the fortunes of Sheffield United.
Last season was one to forget, with relegation to the Premier League inevitable by the turn of the year. Despite losing players over the summer — and having to rely heavily on astute signings and the club's academy — he has United right in the promotion mix to return to the top flight.
The club's new owners have hit the ground running, with impressive January window signings and now a new deal for the manager and his two key lieutenants Alan Knill and Matt Prestridge. Nobody understands the Bramall Lane club better than Wilder and he will undoubtedly be a source of great help to the ownership moving forward.
It also needs to be remembered that last time the Blades were promoted, Wilder had them pushing for Europe and they secured a top-half finish. There's nobody better to try and get United back in the big time and keep them there.
With two promotions at the club already secured and a potential third in his future, this deal until 2028 could secure Wilder's legacy as Sheffield United's greatest modern-era boss.
