RIGG SIGNS NEW DEAL

Following his Premier League debut at home to West Ham recently, Chris Rigg has now signed a new deal with us, with his contract now due to expire in 2030. Another piece of great business in this transfer window tying down a star player who other top clubs no doubt have an eye on.

Since breaking into the squad at such a young age Rigg has been a constant feature in the side. Ever since he made his debut there has been other clubs cirlcing to pry him away from us, further highlighting his talent and potential to improve.

After signing the contract, Rigg shared his excitement for the future: “It feels great to sign this new contract. There was only ever one ambition I had, and that was to agree a long-term deal here. It’s been an incredible journey since I made my debut at 15, and I love playing here and being here every day, so I’m absolutely buzzing. The past couple of years have flown by – it only feels like yesterday that I made my Championship debut, and a couple of weeks ago I made my Premier League debut. It feels unreal, and I couldn’t have asked for more. I’m so thankful to everyone who has helped me, and I’m so proud to be part of this team and this Club.”

Kristjaan Speakman had this to say: “We are delighted that Chris has committed his future to Sunderland. He was an integral part of our success last season, and we are delighted with the progress he has made from the academy to our senior group. His accomplishments to date are impressive for a young player, but Chris, like the Club, is looking forward, and we believe he’s a really important part of our future. This is another fantastic moment for our academy and our staff, who have developed, progressed, and now retained a top talent, which is key to our strategy and culture.”