​Sheffield Wednesday have brought back Barry Bannan, re-signing the midfield maestro from Millwall on a one-year deal, marking his return less than six months after he left the club. The 36-year-old Scot previously racked up 477 appearances for the Owls during his first spell, which began in September 2015. His departure came amid Wednesday’s financial difficulties, with the club in administration, and he left for the Lions on an undisclosed fee on an 18-month contract in January.
“This club means so much to me and my family, so to have the opportunity to come back, I didn’t have to think twice about it. I’m just delighted and I can’t wait to get going again,” Bannan said. “I always had it in my mind that I would be coming back to Wednesday in some capacity, so to get this done now is brilliant. There’s a lot of optimism and excitement around the place—we are on the up.”
During his spell with Alex Neil’s side, Bannan made 18 appearances as they finished third in the Championship before their play-off journey ended with a semi-final defeat to Hull City. The former Scotland international is the fourth signing of the summer for the Owls, who are intent on an immediate return to the second tier.
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