Jhon Lucumi 'to decide' future after season amid Sunderland interest | OneFootball

Jhon Lucumi has addressed his future amid continued Sunderland links ahead of the summer window.

Speaking to Corriere dello Sport, he said: “Right now, my focus is solely on finishing the season on a high note and helping the team. Then I’ll sit down with my family, with my wife, and we’ll see with my team what’s best for my career. I think that right now, talking about a renewal isn’t the most important thing.”

“Everything here is fantastic. I’m truly grateful for the way they welcomed me, the way they treated me, and for the affection they’ve shown me and my family.”

“I think it’s right to make a decision based on what’s best for me, for my family, for everyone. I’ll decide only after evaluating everything.”

Sunderland pushed to sign the centre-back last summer but a deal did not materialise, and they cooled interest in January. The 28-year-old remains on the radar before the next window, with the defender expected to be available for around £22million. He has not agreed fresh terms on a contract that runs to 2027, while his representatives are exploring options and Bologna are understood to be open to a sale.

Source: Sunderland Echo