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Sheffield Wednesday give head coach Carlos Carvalhal a new deal

Carlos Carvalhal has been rewarded by Sheffield Wednesday with a new deal
Image: Carlos Carvalhal has been rewarded by Sheffield Wednesday with a new deal

Play-off contenders Sheffield Wednesday have extended the contract of head coach Carlos Carvalhal.

Since joining last summer, the Portuguese boss has led the club into the top six of the Championship table.

Carvalhal, who has also coached Besiktas, Sporting Lisbon and Braga, is hoping to guide the Owls back into the top flight of the English game for the first time since 2000.

Chairman Dejphon Chansiri told the club's website: "I am delighted that Carlos will be staying with Sheffield Wednesday.

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"I am sure our supporters will also welcome this news as Carlos has led a complete overhaul of the style of football we play, particularly at Hillsborough.

"The brief was for the team to play exciting, aggressive and entertaining football, which has been delivered. I look forward to working with Carlos both now and in the future."

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Carvalhal's backroom staff have also had their contracts extended by the club.

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