Sheffield Wednesday have bolstered their goalkeeping ranks with the signing of Connal Trueman on a one-year contract, the club has confirmed.
Experienced number two joins the Owls
The 30-year-old arrives after spending last season at MK Dons, where he served predominantly as the club's number two goalkeeper as they secured promotion back to League One. Wednesday hold an option to extend the deal by a further year.
Trueman first broke into senior football with Birmingham City in 2014 after progressing through their youth set-up and subsequently spent periods on loan at other clubs. In 2022 he moved to Millwall, where he remained for three seasons but did not make a first-team appearance at The Den.
"He arrives with terrific references on and off the pitch - he is a talented goalkeeper and another great character to add to the group,"
Those were the words of Wednesday's sporting director, Simon Wilson, who added that Trueman had experience of a promotion-winning campaign and "understands the daily standard required to be successful." The club have framed the signing as strengthening the squad's depth and bringing a seasoned professional into the dressing room.
What this means for the squad
The move gives the Owls an additional option between the sticks as they prepare for the new season. Trueman's recent career profile suggests he has been valued for his experience, training attitude and presence within a group, even where first-team opportunities were limited.
- Contract length: one year with a club option to extend by a further year.
- Age: 30.
- Previous clubs: Birmingham City, Millwall, MK Dons.
Fans in Sheffield will now await how the new signing is integrated into pre-season preparations and whether he will compete for the starting role or provide experienced backup.
| Club | Noted period |
|---|---|
| Birmingham City | Senior debut 2014 (after youth career) |
| Millwall | Joined 2022, three seasons (no first-team appearances) |
| MK Dons | Part of promotion-winning squad (most recent season) |
The signing is one of the early pieces of transfer business for the Owls. As the club moves through pre-season, supporters and local observers will be watching how the goalkeeper department shapes up and how new arrivals affect the balance of the squad.
