Reece James has sent a farewell letter to Sheffield Wednesday fans following the conclusion of his two-year contract with the club and confirmation of his next transfer.
On Wednesday afternoon, Rotherham United confirmed the versatile left-back’s signing. James will officially join the Millers when his Owls contract expires at the end of June. He signed a two-year contract. The Manchester United youth prospect becomes Steve Evans’ fourth acquisition, as Rotherham’s League One promotion campaign gains speed. James was a popular figure among the fan base for his committed performances in their 2022/23 promotion campaign. He returned from injury to play an important role in their historic play-off comeback, scoring in the second leg and earning rave reviews for out-marking Barnsley’s Slobodan Tedić in the Wembley final.
He was signed on a permanent basis last summer, but this season proved more difficult, as he played only eight minutes under Xisco, was left out of seven of his ten league matchday squads, and has appeared in only eight minutes of Championship action since mid-November under Danny Röhl.
James said on Instagram in the hours after his Rotherham move was confirmed: “I’d just like to say how grateful I am to each and every one of you for your support over the last two seasons. The memories of gaining promotion at Wembley Stadium and that epic comeback against Peterborough will stick with me as highlights of my career.
“To say it’s been two contrasting seasons would be an understatement, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at the club and wish the manager, his staff, and the lads continued success.”
“Cheers, Jamo.”
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