Reggae Boy Di’Shon Bernard has joined Sheffield Wednesday on a three-year deal

LONDON – Jamaica international Di’Shon Bernard has ambitious plans after signing a contract extension with Premier League club Sheffield Wednesday.

The 23-year-old defender, who joined the Owls last summer from English Premier League giants Manchester United, has committed to a new three-year deal with the club.

Bernard completed his contract extension ahead of the first team’s trip to Germany and Austria this week, where they will begin preparations for the 2024-25 campaign. The towering defender will join his teammates, including nine signings such as fellow Jamaican Jamal Lowe, former Chelsea youth team-mate Nathaniel Chalobah and ex-Manchester United striker Charlie McNeill.

Significant impact with the Owls last season

“I’ve seen the signings come in and I’ve spoken to a few of the lads, it seems the level has gone up so credit to the lads who have come in,” said Bernard. “Looks like they’ve hit the ground running. I obviously know some of the guys that came in; Jamz, Nathaniel, Charlie. They have all started working and are doing well, so hopefully this can be a big plus for us in the coming season.”

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Bernard made a significant impact with the Owls last season, appearing in 36 matches in all competitions. His strong relationship with head coach Danny Röhl played a crucial role in his decision to extend his stay at the club. Bernard shares a common goal with Röhl: to lift Sheffield Wednesday back into the Premier League.

“The gaffer and I have a really good relationship,” said Bernard. “I know his talent and we both have the same goal, the same picture at the end of the tunnel, which is to get to the Premier League. Hopefully we can do that with Sheffield Wednesday and get back there.”

Sheffield Wednesday finished in 20th place

Bernard joined the club after fulfilling his international commitments with the Reggae Boyz during the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Copa America, bringing his total caps to 17.

Sheffield Wednesday finished 20th in the 24-team Championship table last season, just three points above the relegation zone with 53 points. The Owls will open the 2024-25 season against Plymouth Argyle, coached by former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, on Sunday 11 August at home.

Bernard’s contract extension and influx of new talent signals Sheffield Wednesday’s determination to improve on last season’s performance and chase promotion to the Premier League.