Sheffield Wednesday sell West Brom and Preston North End-linked Svante Ingelsson to Stoke City
Svante Ingelsson has left Sheffield Wednesday to seal a return to the Championship
Sheffield Wednesday have confirmed the departure of Svante Ingelsson, who has completed a permanent move to Stoke City for an undisclosed fee.
The 28-year-old arrived at Hillsborough from Hansa Rostock in the summer of 2024 and became a key figure in Danny Rohl’s side.
He stayed put amid a mass exodus in the summer that followed, during which Rohl left and was replaced by Henrik Pedersen.
The all-action midfielder was a bright light in a dismal 2025/26 campaign marred by off-field turbulence, taking his Wednesday appearance tally to 79 as the Owls were relegated to League One.
Svante Ingelsson seals move away from Sheffield Wednesday
He has now completed a permanent move back to the Championship with Stoke, who have handed the Swede a three-year contract.
The Potters have secured his signature despite talk of rival interest from both West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End.
Stoke’s sporting director Jonathan Walters said: “Svante is a relentless competitor who brings real energy and intensity, both in and out of possession.
“He’s an honest, committed character who gives everything every time he steps onto the pitch. It was clear to us that, throughout a difficult 25/26 season, he consistently set the standard with his attitude, work rate and willingness to take responsibility. Those are qualities we value highly and believe will complement the group we’re building.
“We feel the attributes he brings are ones our supporters will really appreciate from the moment he steps onto the pitch. His energy, commitment and desire to compete are qualities that naturally connect with fans.”
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Sheffield Wednesday lose ‘culture player’
Ingelsson was linked with a move away from Wednesday in the winter window and Owls boss Pedersen conceded it would have been “awful” to lose him.
He said: “It would be awful. He is a culture player - he sets the standard every day for what is okay and what is not okay. He's a top human.
“He's a top professional player and he is strong in the way we want to play. I really, really hope we don't need to sell him and that we can keep him.”