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.

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.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 22: Leicester City’s Hamza Choudhury during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leicester City and Ipswich Town at The King Power Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Stephen White – CameraSport via Getty Images)

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.