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Sheffield Wednesday fans can’t hide their delight as Sam Hutchinson signs new deal

Sheffield Wednesday's Sam Hutchinson reacts (Reuters)
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The midfielder penned a new deal until 2020 on Tuesday.

Sheffield Wednesday gave their fans something to shout about recently by signing Fernando Forestieri to a new deal, and they have repeated the trick with popular star Sam Hutchinson, as reported by the club’s official website on Tuesday afternoon.

Hutchinson has had some dramatic ups and downs in his career so far, no more so than his sometimes terrible struggles with injury.

However, he has been outstanding for the Owls so far this season, impressing in both central defence and central midfield.

Sheffield Wednesday's Sam Hutchinson scores their second goal

The 27-year-old has made 23 Championship appearances so far this season, missing just two league games as the Yorkshire side push for a play-off spot.

The former Chelsea man has already won three Player of the Month awards this term and is a huge favourite witht he Hillsborough faithful.

With Forestieri already signed up for the future, securing Hutchinson’s commitment until 2020 is a sign that Wednesday are planning well to safeguard their future.

Sheffield Wednesday's Sam Hutchinson reacts

Reacting to the news of Hutchinson’s deal on Twitter, Wednesday fans greeted the news like a marquee new signing, such is the popularity and importance of the player.