Hamza Chowdhury is hoping for a return to the Premier League. After falling out of the top flight, fans are wondering if he can make a strong comeback and prove himself once again at the highest level of English football.
Hamza’s Journey from Leicester to Sheffield
A Loan Move to Prove Himself
Hamza Chowdhury started the 2025 season playing in the Premier League. But by the end of January, he had joined Sheffield United on a six-month loan from Leicester City. His move to the English Championship gave him a chance to play more regularly and show his talent. Now, as the 2024–25 season nears its end, fans are wondering—can Hamza return to the Premier League?
This question is especially important for Bangladeshi football fans. Hamza, born in England but now playing for Bangladesh, made his debut for the national team in March. At 27 years old, the defensive midfielder impressed everyone with his performance in his first match wearing the red and green jersey. Now, he is playing regularly for Sheffield in the second tier of English football.
Leicester’s Relegation, Sheffield’s Big Chance
Leicester City, Hamza’s main club, is having a terrible season. After 35 matches, they’ve only won 5 games, with 6 draws. Their low points total has already confirmed their place in the relegation zone. This means Leicester will play in the Championship next season instead of the Premier League.
Hamza is expected to return to Leicester once his loan ends. However, if Sheffield United wants to keep him, they could try to sign him permanently. But that decision depends on whether Sheffield can get promoted to the Premier League.
How Promotion Works in the Championship
In the Championship, three teams move up to the Premier League each year. The top two teams, Leeds United and Burnley, have already earned direct promotion. One more team will be promoted through the play-offs. These play-offs involve the teams that finish in third to sixth place.
Sheffield United finished third with 90 points. Their play-off opponents are Bristol City, who came in sixth with 68 points. The play-off is a two-leg semi-final, followed by a final at Wembley Stadium.
Sheffield in Strong Position
In the first leg of the semi-final, Sheffield United won 3-0 away at Bristol. Even if they lose the second leg by two goals, they’ll still reach the final. The winner of the final, which will be played on May 24 at Wembley, will join Leeds and Burnley in next season’s Premier League.
If Sheffield does not win promotion, Hamza might have to continue in the Championship. Both Leicester and Sheffield would then be playing in the same league, unless another Premier League team signs him.
What Could Happen Next?
When a team is promoted to the Premier League, it earns a lot more money from TV rights, sponsorships, and match tickets. With this money, teams often strengthen their squads by buying new players. They may also try to keep strong loan players like Hamza, especially if the coach believes in them.
Hamza’s lack of game time at Leicester earlier in the season was partly because of the coach, Chris Wilder. Interestingly, Wilder is also coaching Sheffield United now and brought Hamza in January. Since joining Sheffield, Hamza has played in every match except one. He also played the full 90 minutes in the first leg against Bristol, showing that his coach trusts him.
Bright Future for Hamza and Bangladesh
Hamza’s regular playtime and strong performance in the Championship could be his ticket back to the Premier League. If Sheffield wins promotion, and the coach keeps faith in Hamza, fans in Bangladesh may soon see one of their own shining in the Premier League again.
For now, all eyes will be on the play-off final and what happens next. The dream is alive—and Hamza Chowdhury is closer than ever to making it real.