Blackburn Rovers make final decision on Nathan Redmond after Sheffield Wednesday exit
Blackburn Rovers have decided to sign Nathan Redmond following his Sheffield Wednesday departure.
The 32-year-old joined the Owls in November and made seven substitute appearances for Henrik Pedersen’s side.
His contract expired in January and with no renewal offer on the table, the wideman rejoined the free agent market.
Tongues were recently set wagging when Redmond featured for Blackburn’s under-21s in a Premier League Cup victory over Reading.
He appears to have proven his fitness to the Championship club, as the former England international has put pen to paper on a contract running until the end of the season.
Blackburn Rovers confirm Nathan Redmond arrival
In a statement, Blackburn said: “Rovers are pleased to confirm the signing of former England international attacker Nathan Redmond, subject to EFL/FA approval.
“The 32-year-old, who has just under 500 career appearances across the Premier League, Championship and Turkish Süper Lig on his CV, joins on a short-term deal as a free agent.
“Redmond’s arrival will bolster the club’s attack for the Championship run-in, with seven games remaining.
“In November 2025, he joined Championship side Sheffield Wednesday on a short-term deal until the end of January 2026.
“He now joins Rovers on an initial short-term deal, with the club intending to include the attacker in its amended 25-man squad, subject to EFL/FA ratification.”
Battle for Championship survival
Wednesday’s relegation to League One has already been confirmed but Blackburn’s battle is far from over.
With seven Championship fixtures remaining, Michael O’Neill’s men sit four points above the drop zone in 19th.
Redmond has not played a lot of first-team football in recent years but boasts impressive pedigree. He starred in the Premier League for both Norwich City and Southampton after cutting his teeth as a prospect with Birmingham City.
A spell in Turkey witn Besiktas followed before the wideman returned to England for two years with Burnley between 2023 and 2025.