Sheffield United duo sign new deals

EXPERIENCED Sheffield United duo Phil Jagielka and Jack Rodwell have signed new deals at Bramall Lane.
Phil Jagielka. Picture: James Wilson/SportimagePhil Jagielka. Picture: James Wilson/Sportimage
Phil Jagielka. Picture: James Wilson/Sportimage

Jagielka, who re-joined the Blades for a second spell last summer and was out of contract, has penned a new one-year deal.

The former England and Everton defender, who recently celebrated his 38th birthday, made ten appearances in all competitions for the Blades in 2019-20.

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Utility man Rodwell joined the Blades in January, signing a six-month deal after impressing on trial.

He had previous trials at Roma and Parma before spending three weeks training with Chris Wilder's side in the winter.

Like Jagielka, the 29-year-old was out of contract, but has now agreed fresh terms - and is now contracted at the club until the summer of 2021.

Rodwell made two appearances for the Blades in 2019-20.

Manager Wilder said: "Phil is a valuable and respected member of the squad and I am delighted to keep him in the building for next season.

"The same applies with Jack, who offered us versatility and gave us options within the group during the second-half of last term."