Sheffield United youngster Antwoine Hackford signs new contract

Arbourthorne born Antwoine Hackford has signed a new contract until the summer of 2026 🙌

— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) January 15, 2024

"I am delighted to have signed, and I know now that I need to push on in these next two years to earn the next contract," he told the club website.

"Being born in Sheffield and being involved in the setup since I was nine, it is an honour to have been handed this opportunity and to be in a position to keep representing my boyhood club.

"I've enjoyed the experiences with the first team this season, and the challenge now is to get fit again and work really hard to try and earn another opportunity."

Manager Chris Wilder added: "I gave Antwoine his debut here when he was 16, so I know he's a talented lad.

"Along with Andre (Brooks) and others, this again shows you the belief the club, myself and the staff have in the young players here.

"Like Brooksy and Oliver Arblaster, Antwoine is a Sheffield lad and I know through experience just how special that connection is between the local players and the supporters.

"They love to see some of their own coming through, and the challenge now for the likes of Antwoine is to kick on again and make that next step up."