Dean Henderson says he was worried "every single day" that he would not return to Sheffield United.
The goalkeeper penned a contract extension with Manchester United before returning to Bramall Lane, where he enjoyed a fine loan spell last season.
But as preseason went on, Henderson admits he was becoming increasingly anxious that the move wouldn't eventuate.
"Every single day," Henderson said, when asked at a press conference if he was concerned he'd be left in limbo.
"I was always worried, even though I made it clear I wanted it to happen. Everyone wanted it to happen, no one more so than me. But I was getting nervous about things, yes.
"The longer things went on it was only natural I got concerned. But now it's sorted, I'm so relieved. I'm delighted to come back, everybody knows and can see that."