Tom Lees was impressed by the ambitions of the Owls having signed a new five-year contract at Hillsborough.
The popular central defender has been linked with numerous Premier League clubs but committed to S6 for the long term after speaking at length to chairman Dejphon Chansiri.
He exclusively told swfc.co.uk: “I spoke to the chairman and he has big ambitions for Sheffield Wednesday and I’m delighted to be part of it.
“I’m really happy here and like any player, I want to play in the Premier League.
“I am convinced we can achieve these ambitions together.
“We have made a commitment to each other and I am looking forward to helping Wednesday make the progress that everyone at the club wants.”