It is the end of an era at the King Power Stadium. Hamza Choudhury has ended his 21-year association with Leicester City after completing a permanent move to Championship side Sheffield United on a one-year deal. The 28-year-old joins the Blades for an undisclosed fee, bringing the curtain down on one of the most loyal player-club relationships in English football.
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Why Sheffield United?
The 28-year-old returns to Bramall Lane after a successful loan spell during the 2024–25 season, during which he made 16 Championship appearances and helped Sheffield United reach the play-off final. The Blades announced the return on social media with a simple message: “Hamza is here to stay.”
The 28-year-old had looked set to join Derby County last week, but Sheffield United stepped in late, hijacked the move, and secured a player they already know well. His return gives him another chance to play under a manager he already knows and respects, having previously worked with the coach at Watford before linking up with him again at Sheffield United.
Transfer: At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Player | Hamza Choudhury |
| From | Leicester City |
| To | Sheffield United |
| Transfer Type | Permanent |
| Transfer Fee | Undisclosed |
| Contract Length | 1 Year |
| Age | 28 |
| Announced | August 31, 2026 |
| Leicester Joined (Academy) | 2005 (Age 7) |
| Senior Debut | September 2017 |
Player Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Hamza Choudhury |
| Date of Birth | October 1, 1997 |
| Age | 28 |
| Nationality | British-Bangladeshi |
| Place of Birth | Loughborough, England |
| Position | Defensive Midfielder / Central Midfielder |
| Height | 1.78m (5ft 10in) |
| Leicester Appearances | 165 |
| Leicester Goals | 3 |
| International | Bangladesh |
21 Years at Leicester: The Full Story
Hamza joined Leicester’s academy at the age of seven in 2005 and progressed through the club’s youth system before making his senior debut in 2017. He went on to make 165 appearances for Leicester, scoring three goals, while winning the FA Cup in 2021 and the Championship title in 2024. He also won the FA Community Shield in the 2021–22 season.
From a seven-year-old boy arriving at Belvoir Drive to an FA Cup winner and Championship title holder, Choudhury’s journey through the Leicester system is one that will not be forgotten by Foxes fans. Leicester confirmed his departure in a social media post, thanking the Bangladesh international for his contribution during an association that lasted more than two decades.
Choudhury’s Leicester Career: Timeline
| Period | Status | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 – 2017 | Academy | Joined aged 7, progressed through all youth levels |
| 2017 | Senior Debut | First team debut for Leicester City |
| 2019/20 | First Team | Established Premier League presence |
| 2020/21 | First Team | FA Cup Winner |
| 2021/22 | First Team | FA Community Shield Winner |
| 2023/24 | First Team | Championship Title Winner |
| 2024/25 | Loan (Sheffield United) | 16 Championship Apps |
| 2026 | Permanent Exit | Joins Sheffield United |
Choudhury at Leicester: Career Stats
| Competition | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| All Competitions | 165 | 3 |
| Premier League | 129 | 1 |
| Cups / Other | 36 | 2 |
Why Did He Leave Leicester?
His permanent return to Sheffield United gives him a settled club environment after Leicester’s relegation to League One created uncertainty over his future. With the Foxes now competing in League One, retaining a player of Choudhury’s experience and ambition was always going to be difficult — and ultimately, a return to the Championship with the Blades made far more sense for all parties.
Honours at Leicester City
| Trophy | Year |
|---|---|
| FA Cup | 2021 |
| FA Community Shield | 2021/22 |
| Championship Title | 2023/24 |
Leicester City’s Statement
Leicester confirmed his departure in a social media post, thanking the Bangladesh international for his contribution during an association that lasted more than two decades. For a player who spent over two decades at one club — joining as a child and departing as a veteran — no send-off could ever truly do justice to what Choudhury gave to the Foxes.
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FAQs
Where has Hamza Choudhury gone after leaving Leicester City?
Hamza Choudhury has left Leicester City after 21 years to rejoin Sheffield United, where he spent last season on loan. The Bangladeshi midfielder has made a permanent move to the Championship club.
How long did Hamza Choudhury spend at Leicester City?
Hamza joined Leicester’s academy at the age of seven in 2005 and progressed through the club’s youth system before making his senior debut in 2017. In total, he spent 21 years with the club across his academy and senior career.
What did Hamza Choudhury win at Leicester City?
He won the FA Cup in 2021 and the Championship title in 2024, 2 as well as the FA Community Shield in the 2021–22 season.
How many appearances did Hamza Choudhury make for Leicester City?
He went on to make 165 appearances for Leicester, scoring three goals.
Why did Hamza Choudhury leave Leicester City?
His permanent move gives him a settled club environment after Leicester’s relegation to League One created uncertainty over his future. With the Foxes now in the third tier of English football, a Championship move with Sheffield United was the natural next step.
