Sheffield United signs Matt Doherty to one-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Sheffield United has signed former Wolves defender Matt Doherty on a one-year contract. The 34-year-old, who departed Wolves after making 15 appearances last season, has the option for an additional year. Doherty previously played for Tottenham Hotspur and had a stint in La Liga with Atletico Madrid. He expressed confidence in the club's management and aims to help Sheffield United achieve promotion back to the Premier League. He finds the atmosphere at the club appealing, having heard positive feedback from former teammates.
- •Doherty played 15 matches for Wolves last season.
- •The defender originally joined Wolves in 2010 for £75,000.
- •He is a 34-year-old Republic of Ireland international with 50 caps.
- •Doherty previously helped Wolves gain promotion to the Premier League.
- •Sheffield United secured his services with an option for a further year.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Sheffield United sign ex-Wolves defender Doherty
"Sheffield United sign former Wolves defender Matt Doherty on a one-year deal.
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