Juan Sartori’s emotional post after Sunderland seal historic Europa League place | OneFootball

Juan Sartori shared an emotional message as Sunderland clinched a landmark European return by beating Chelsea at the Stadium of Light.

Régis Le Bris’ side finished seventh in the Premier League only a year after promotion via the Championship play-offs, completing a four-year rise from League One to Europe. In a social media post with a family photo on the pitch, Sartori called it one of the best moments of his life and hailed Sunderland’s place in the Europa League.

Full-time brought jubilant scenes as players, staff, supporters and the ownership group celebrated a defining moment. Sartori remained on the pitch while fans continued to acclaim from the stands.

With Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and the wider ownership group, Sartori has helped oversee a dramatic transformation in recent years. The hierarchy backed the club heavily last summer and saw that ambition rewarded in a stunning first season back in the top flight.

Sunderland have qualified for Europe for the first time since 1973-74, ending a 53-year wait for continental football. They also recorded only their fifth top-flight top-10 finish in 70 years.

Source: Sunderland Echo