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:
17. Pierre Ekwah - Summer of 2027
Ekwah signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at Sunderland when he joined the club from West Ham United last year. The 22-year-old was a regular starter for the Black Cats for most of the 2023/24 season. Photo: Frank Reid
18. Abdoullah Ba - Summer of 2027
The 20-year-old signed a five-year deal at Sunderland when he joined the club from French side Le Havre in 2022. Photo: Frank Reid
19. Nectarios Triantis - Summer of 2027
Triantis joined Sunderland from Australian side Central Coast Mariners in June, signing a four-year contract at the Stadium of Light. The 20-year-old defender was then loaned out to SPL side Hibernian in January and is set to return to Wearside. Photo: Frank Reid
20. Nazariy Rusyn - Summer of 2027
Sunderland had been tracking the Ukrainian striker for some time, before reaching an agreement with Zorya Luhansk to sign the 25-year-old last year. Rusyn agreed a four-year contract at the Stadium of Light, with a club option of a further year. Photo: Frank Reid