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:
21. Luis Hemir - Summer of 2028
The Portuguese striker, 20, signed a five-year contract on Wearside as he arrived from Portuguese club Benfica last year. Photo: Frank Reid
22. Leo Hjelde - Summer of 2028
Hjelde, 20, signed a four-and-a-half-year deal when he joined Sunderland from Leeds United in January. Photo: Frank Reid
23. Jenson Seelt - Summer of 2028
Seelt, 20, signed a five-year contract at Sunderland when he joined the club from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven for an undisclosed fee last year. Photo: SAFC
24. Timothee Pembele - Summer of 2028
Following Lynden Gooch’s move to Stoke, Sunderland signed 21-year-old right-back Pembele on a five-year deal from PSG for an undisclosed fee. Photo: FRANK REID