Sheffield Wednesday have signed Burundi international Jordi Liongola. The 26-year-old full-back joins the club after helping RAAL secure back-to-back promotions.

What happened?

Liongola made 31 appearances last season, scoring twice and providing six assists. He has 15 international caps for Burundi.

Why it matters for Sheffield Wednesday

The signing strengthens Sheffield Wednesday's defensive options. Liongola told club media, "I'm joining in a new era and that is something that really excites me."

What comes next?

Sheffield Wednesday are currently 24th in the Championship, with 0 points from 46 games. Their recent form is WLLDD. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 24th | | Goals this season | 29 scored, 89 conceded | | Title race | 95 points behind leaders Coventry | | Last result | Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 West Brom (2026-05-02) | | Recent form | 2W-0D-3L (WWLLL, most recent first) | Liongola is looking forward to the future, saying "We have a good chance to go and play a great season and I am a player who will always try to give everything on the pitch.