Rotherham United have made their fifth signing of the summer by bringing in Sheffield youngster Jili Buyabu on loan. The 22-year-old left wing-back is scheduled to stay with the Millers throughout their League One campaign that kicks off next month.
What does this signing mean for Rotherham?
The addition of Buyabu strengthens Rotherham's squad, with the team currently preparing for the new season, following a 23rd-place finish in League One last season, with 41 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LDLWL.
How did Buyabu's career progress?
Born in Enfield, Buyabu started out with Hornchurch, before moving to the Blades in December 2021, and began training with their senior side a year later. He made his professional debut as a substitute in a Championship 2–1 win over Birmingham City in May 2023, and has since had temporary spells with Forest Green Rovers, Rochdale, and Motherwell.
What are Rotherham's plans for the upcoming season?
With the new season approaching, Rotherham are actively looking to strengthen their squad, and have not ruled out revisiting their interest in free-agent striker Kyle Vassell, who had a pre-season outing with the team 10 days ago, and has since been on trial at League One Burton Albion. Rotherham have no senior centre-forward, and head coach Alex Bruce has stated that Vassell is one of their options, but they are exploring all possibilities.
What comes next for Rotherham?
Rotherham's next fixture is against Port Vale at home on January 9, 2027, and they will be looking to improve on their current league standing, with 41 goals scored and 71 conceded, resulting in a -30 goal difference, and 62 points behind leaders Lincoln. Buyabu's first action for the Millers may come in tonight's friendly against non-league Darlington, as the team continues to prepare for the upcoming season.
