Sunderland signed three new players during the January transfer window – yet some members of the first-team squad are into the final year of their contracts.
Callum Styles, Leo Hjelde and Romaine Mundle all arrived on Wearside last month, while other players were allowed to leave on permanent or loan deals. The Black Cats have also been able to agree new deals with several of their first-team players over the last year.
Here’s a list of Sunderland’s senior players, including those out on loan, and when their deals are set to expire:
13. Chris Rigg - Summer of 2027
After turning 17 in June, Rigg was able to sign his first professional contract with Sunderland. There has been interest in the teenager from several top-flight clubs, yet the chance to play first-team football was a big factor in him deciding to stay on Wearside. Photo: Frank Reid
14. Alan Browne - Summer of 2027
Experienced midfielder Browne turned down a new deal at Preston to join Sunderland. The 29-year-old has signed a three-year contract at the Stadium of Light. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
15. Aji Alese - Summer of 2027
The 23-year-old defender missed large parts of the 2023/24 campaign due to injury but recently signed a contract extension with the club. Photo: Frank Reid
16. Trai Hume - Summer of 2027
After a breakthrough 2022/23 season, Hume, 22, signed a contract extension at Sunderland in June last year, with his deal now running until the summer of 2027. Photo: Frank Reid