Sunderland’s season came to an end as they were beaten 2-0 by Sheffield Wednesday - yet plans are already being made for the next campaign.
The Black Cats have already built a young squad over recent transfer windows, with many signing long-term deals on Wearside. Some players are also set to return to the Stadium of Light following loan spells this campaign.
Here’s a list of the 29 players who have at least a year left on their Sunderland contracts and when their deals are set to expire:
5. Luke O’Nien - Summer of 2026
O’Nien has just completed his sixth season at Sunderland and remains a key player for the club. The 29-year-old signed a new three-year deal this last August, with a club option of a further year. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Patrick Roberts - Summer of 2026
Sunderland turned down a late bid from Southampton for the winger during last summer’s transfer window. The 27-year-old then signed a new deal with the Black Cats in November, which will run until the summer of 2026, with a club option of an extra year. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Dennis Cirkin - Summer of 2026
The 22-year-old signed a new three-year contract at Sunderland last year, extending his deal until the summer of 2026. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Dan Neil - Summer of 2026
The Sunderland academy graduate agreed a new deal on Wearside last year, which will run until the summer of 2026. Photo: Frank Reid