Patrick Bamford has signed for Sheffield United, just seven months after leading abusive chants about the club’s manager Chris Wilder during Leeds United’s promotion celebrations.
The 32-year-old striker, a free agent since leaving Leeds in August, has joined the Championship side on a short-term deal until January. Despite their past feud, Wilder has welcomed Bamford as he looks to boost the league’s lowest-scoring attack.
The pair’s history dates back to 2019, when Wilder called Bamford “a muppet” during a heated promotion race. But the tension appears resolved — Bamford and Leeds manager Daniel Farke both called Wilder to apologise after the viral chant earlier this year.
Wilder confirmed there were “no issues” between them, saying: “We had a good conversation. I appreciated and respected him giving me a call.”
Bamford, who earned one England cap, made 18 appearances for Leeds last season but has battled injuries in recent years.
