Sheffield Wednesday defender Max Lowe has signed a new contract in the latest vote of confidence in the club's new regime.

Lowe's Hillsborough deal was due to expire next week and there was considerable Championship interest in the versatile defender, who signed from Sheffield United in 2024.

But the Owls have been able to persuade him to sign a new one-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.

It follows the re-signing of experienced centre-back Liam Cooper, who joined on a short-term deal late last year.

STAYING: Sheffield Wednesday defender Max Lowe (Image: Steve Ellis)

placeholder image — STAYING: Sheffield Wednesday defender Max Lowe (Image: Steve Ellis)

Lowe was used as a left wing-back at Bramall Lane, but previous manager Danny Rohl converted him into a left-sided central defender, and this now looks to be his best position.

The Owls were relegated from the Championship with zero points last season after a season of financial turmoil which saw 18 docked for not paying their way on time, and for going into administration.

But on the final day of last season it was announced they had a new owner in the form of American businessman David Storch and his partners.

The club have a new chief executive in David Bruce, a new sporting director in Simon Wilson, and more senior management appointments to follow. They have also invested £6m in upgrades to the club's Hillsborough stadium and its Middlewood Ground training complex.

NEW ERA: David Storch brought Sheffield Wednesday out of administration in May (Image: Steve Ellis)

But they will keep the same manager, Henrik Pedersen, who was on Rohl's coaching staff in Lowe's first season, and took over the top job for the second.

Storch's takeover has been met with record season ticket sales, and Lowe's return is a further sign that the players are optimistic about the direction of the club.