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:
9. Jay Matete - Summer of 2026
The 23-year-old signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at Sunderland in January 2022. After missing the first part of this season with a knee injury, Matete joined League One side Oxford on loan in January. His season was then cut short by another injury setback. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Joe Anderson - Summer of 2026
Anderson signed a three-and-a-half-year deal at the Stadium of Light, with a club option of a further year, when he joined the Black Cats from Everton in January last year. The 23-year-old defender spent the 2023/24 out on loan at League One side Shrewsbury. Photo: Jeremy Ng
11. Jack Clarke - Summer of 2026
Sunderland have turned down offers for Clarke over the last two transfer windows. The 23-year-old joined The Black Cats permanently on a four-year deal from Tottenham in 2022. Photo: Frank Reid
12. Jewison Bennette - Summer of 2026
The 19-year-old winger signed a four-year deal, with a club option of a further year, at Sunderland when he joined the club from Costa Rican side Herediano in 2022. Bennette joined Greek side Aris FC on loan in January but made just two appearances for the club. Photo: Frank Reid