Leeds United's Championship rivals sign ex-Premier League player after recent release

Lee Sobot
By Lee Sobot
Published 14th Jun 2024, 13:51 BST
Updated 14th Jun 2024, 14:01 BST
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A recently released former Premier League player has signed for one of Leeds United’s divisional rivals.

Leeds United’s Championship rivals Sheffield Wednesday have unveiled a recently released former Premier League player as their first signing of the summer.

Experienced 36-year-old goalkeeper Ben Hamer represented Leicester City in both the Premier League and Champions League before leaving to join Huddersfield Town, Swansea City and most recently Watford.

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Hamer has then released by the Hornets this summer upon his contract expiring but the keeper has now signed a deal to join the Owls on July 1. Hamer has represented 12 clubs through his career, amassing over 350 appearances.

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