Sheffield United have re-signed James McAtee on loan from Manchester City for the remainder of the campaign.
The 20-year-old midfielder spent last season with the Blades and established himself as a key figure in Paul Heckingbottom's side as they won promotion to the Premier League.
McAtee scored nine goals in 43 appearances across all competitions during that loan spell, and now returns for a second stint at Bramall Lane.
"I'm excited to be back and I can't wait to get back out onto the pitch," he told the club website.
"It has been very last-minute, I've kept my head down, trained hard at City and waited to see what was happening. I think the emotional connection with the club and the opportunity to play in the Premier League were big factors in me coming back.
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"I got a warm welcome last week when I came back with City - thanks to all the fans for that - and it was a great game.
"I had mixed emotions, it was a special atmosphere, I was telling my mates about the Greasy Chip Butty song."
Manager Heckingbottom added: "Everyone knows the respect I have for Macca, both as a person and a footballer - and that goes for the staff and the squad who played with him last season, he was a big part of our promotion campaign.
"He offers us something different on the pitch, he's a quality footballer and will fit in immediately. Hopefully, he and we can enjoy this Premier League journey."
McAtee becomes Sheffield United's 10th signing of the summer after Anis Slimane, Yasser Larouci, Benie Traore, Auston Trusty, Vinicius Souza, Gustavo Hamer, Tom Davies, Cameron Archer and Luke Thomas.
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