Sunderland have been handed a major boost after signing another key player to an improved contract

Enzo Le Fée says his new Sunderland shows the ambition behind the scenes at the club.

Le Fée has signed a new and improved deal on Wearside running until the summer of 2031, reflecting his status as one of the club's most important players under Régis Le Bris. The attacking midfielder has already enjoyed a remarkable journey at the club since taking the decision to join on loan from AS Roma, but insists that no one is satisfied with what has been achieved to date.

"It shows our ambitions together, as a club," he said.

"We want more than what we have already achieved, last season and even the season in the Championship. It just shows that we want more. I'm so proud of everything we have done here so far, since the first day I have been welcomed like a member of the family. I think what I have lived here is just crazy, you feel that the fans are living for the club and giving everything. That's what we are trying to do as players as well.

"It's the mindset of everyone here, nobody came here to just play for the last places in the Premier League. We want to get the highest place possible and we want to try and play in Europe next season again. We want to put the club in the right place."

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The 26-year-old also thanked fans for their support in helping to turn around his career after a challenging spell in Italy, and vowed to 'give everything on and off the pitch' to try and help the club kick on further.

"First of all, thank you so much," he said.

"They have given me a lot, when I came here I was in a difficult situation in my career. They just brought back my belief and helped me to enjoy my football again. What I can promise is that I will give everything on and off the pitch and of course I will try to make them enjoy watching us play."

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