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Anel Ahmedhodzic was thrown straight into the limelight after leaving Sheffield United.
Ahmedhodzic departed the Blades for Feyenoord in the Netherlands after Robin van Persie’s side came calling.
Sheffield United fans are gutted to see Ahmedhodzic leave but it seems like Ruben Selles has identified Ben Godfrey as his replacement.
He wasn’t given much time to settle, though, and started in Feyenoord’s 2-1 Champions League qualifier win against Fenerbahce, where he seemingly made a good impression.
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How the Dutch media rated Anel Ahmedhodzic Feyenoord debut
A debut is always a nervous time, but to start in a Champions League qualifier for the first time requires nerves of steel.
Thankfully, Ahmedhodzic rose to the task and the 26-year-old received plenty of praise.
De Telegraaf wrote: “Centre-back Anel Ahmedhodzic (26), acquired from Sheffield United just 24 hours earlier, was given the opportunity, but already showed his worth in the first half when he had to battle Fener striker Youssef En-Nesyri for speed over 40 meters.”
Their claim was backed up as Opta revealed that he made “eight headed clearances, the highest number for a Feyenoord player in a single game in all competitions since Gernot Trauner in May 2022.”
Anel Ahmedhodzic says goodbye to Sheffield United fans
Despite settling into life at his new club with ease, there was no chance he was going to forget to say goodbye to the Blades.
Writing on his social media channels, the 26-year-old said: “First of all I would like to say a big thank you to all the Sheffield United supporters that have had my back ever since I arrived in 2022. We’ve been through a lot together, ups and downs. We’ve shared beautiful moments and terrible moments on the pitch, but all of that creates an everlasting memory to cherish.
“I will always and forever be a Blade. Thank you for all the moments we’ve shared! To all the staff and people working around the club, it’s been a pleasure to come in everyday and see all the positivity around the club. From both former staff members and new ones, we all always wanted the best for the club and worked towards it, so thank you for that!
I had my two sons born in Sheffield and it will be a city that will always be in my family’s heart. This is where we leave now. A huge thank you to everyone and I love you all.”