Max Lowe drops hint over Sheffield Wednesday future as ex-Sheffield United man's deal nears expiry
Max Lowe drops promising hint over his Sheffield Wednesday future
Max Lowe has hinted he would like to stay at Sheffield Wednesday beyond the expiry of his contract this summer.
The 28-year-old arrived at Hillsborough in the summer of 2024, crossing the Steel City rivalry divide after four years at Sheffield United.
He has since been a key figure for the Owls, racking up 66 appearances across two campaigns in S6.
Wednesday will be competing on the third rung of the English football ladder next season, although the completion of a takeover has provided fans with a renewed sense of optimism.
Lowe is out of contract this summer and is likely to attract suitors, but has hinted he is up for the League One fight.
Max Lowe’s hint over Sheffield Wednesday future
In an interview with Wednesday’s in-house media team after helping the Owls defeat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 on Saturday (May 2), he said: “I’m not an emotional guy but today has hit me hard. Tonight, I’m going to have a few drinks with Palms (Liam Palmer) and I think we’re going to sit back and think about how emotional this season has been and how proud I am of the boys.
“To see Will [Grainger] starting today... it is a special group, and I think we need to stay together because we’re on the up now.
“There are so many good characters within the group and I think that is why we have made it so strong together, and today it showed. Whoever comes on, everyone is ready. There is a real togetherness and there are some really special characters within the team.”
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Hope for Sheffield Wednesday fans
It is by no means confirmation of a decision but Wednesday fans will be enthused by Lowe’s mention of the need to stay together - and by his use of “we”.
Lowe would be quite the asset to have in League One and his retention would provide some continuity in what looks set to be a summer of change.
A left-back by trade, Lowe can also be used in midfield or at centre-back and boasts a wealth of EFL experience. He has not played in the third tier since the 2017/18 season, when he spent time on loan at Shrewsbury Town in his Derby County days.