Young Owl Joey Phuthi has signed his first professional contract with the club.
The pacey winger joined Wednesday as a 12-year-old and has risen through the ranks to play a key role in our Under-21 side.
Having featured for the first team in pre-season friendlies against York and Chesterfield over the summer, the 18-year-old now commits his future to the Owls.
Phuthi told swfc.co.uk: “I’m delighted to have everything sorted out and I can’t wait to get back on the pitch and prove myself and show what I can do.
“I’ve dreamt of this moment my whole life, to get my first professional deal and I can’t even put it into words.
“It goes quick and there’s a lot of highs and lows, it’s all worth it because today I’m so happy and excited. It means a lot to my mum and dad and they are really proud, and I’m happy they can have that feeling.
“I feel like I’m getting better and beating my man one on one, and I’m trying to add more and do anything to help the team.”
Owls academy manager Steven Haslam was pleased to see Phuti sign the dotted line and add to a strong Under-21s side this campaign.
He added: “I’m really pleased.
“Joey got involved in a couple of first team games in pre-season and fans saw what his strengths are, in his agility and ability to go past people.
“He can be an effective player and we’ll look to develop him further.
“He’s a player who gets you off your seat, he’s direct and positive, and someone who takes the eye as an exciting player.
“It’s a group he knows well in the Under-21s and it’s a well-balanced squad this year. There have been two positive performances so far and we’re delighted to get Joey involved.”