'I've made Henrik aware' - Ex-Leeds United man Liam Cooper makes stance on Sheffield Wednesday future clear
Ex-Leeds United captain Liam Cooper sets out his stance on his Sheffield Wednesday future
Liam Cooper has told Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen he would love to stay at Hillsborough.
The 34-year-old joined the Owls back in November, adding some much-needed experience to a squad that had been deprived of it by a mass exodus.
He missed the final months of the campaign with a groin injury, but managed 14 outings in Wednesday colours before being sidelined.
The former Leeds United captain is out of contract this summer, although would like to have his South Yorkshire stay extended.
Liam Cooper makes stance on Sheffield Wednesday future clear
He told The Star: “I'd love to stay. I've made Henrik aware of that and hopefully that can be sorted in the near future, but if not, I've had a great time at Sheffield Wednesday, an unbelievable club.
“Everything's so fresh at the moment, there's a lot of meetings to be had. I'm happy to wait. I've really enjoyed my time at the club, and hopefully there can be something there.
“I think we've got a great chance of bouncing straight back next season. It's an amazing group of people. What they have been through together, the culture is amazing, and I would like to be a part of that.”
Liam Cooper’s path to Sheffield Wednesday
A product of Hull City’s academy, Cooper is best-known for his exploits in the colours of Leeds United. He was lured to Elland Road from Chesterfield in 2014 and spent a decade in LS11, amassing 284 appearances.
The Scotland international was part of Leeds’ Championship title-winning squad in 2020 and later featured prominently in the Premier League under Marcelo Bielsa.
Cooper departed for Bulgarian outfit CSKA Sofia in 2024 and left having made 27 appearances for the club.
Back in March, Pedersen said Cooper had already informed him of his desire to stick around for life in League One.
He said: “Liam Cooper, he would really, really love to stay here. He loves to be a part of Sheffield Wednesday. He loves his daily life at Sheffield Wednesday. He also expressed that he can see himself as part of the future for Sheffield Wednesday.”
Wednesday have not yet published their retained list but experienced midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah has already confirmed he will be seeking pastures new upon the expiry of his deal.