Sunderland contract status as Neil, Cirkin, Traore and Huggins set to depart | OneFootball

Sunderland have confirmed a series of contract calls, with Dennis Cirkin leaving on a free when his deal expires next week, and further senior exits to follow.

According to Sunderland Echo, the retained list earlier this month outlined the stance, and academy departures include Oliver Bainbridge, Marshall Burke, Dan Cameron, Thomas Lavery, Elias Lenz, Ethan Moore, Adam Richardson, Rhys Walsh, Jake Waters, Ivan Struk and George Bell.

Contract end dates. Summer 2026: Bertrand Traore, Dennis Cirkin, Niall Huggins and Dan Neil to leave, with Lutsharel Geertruida’s loan ending.

Summer 2027: Reinildo Mandava, Luke O’Nien, Abdoullah Ba, Simon Moore, Alan Browne, Nazariy Rusyn, Arthur Masuaku, Aji Alese, Zak Johnson.

Summer 2028: Granit Xhaka, Wilson Isidor, Romaine Mundle, Milan Aleksic, Ahmed Abdullahi, Luis Semedo, Jenson Seelt, Timothee Pembele, Anthony Patterson, Leo Hjelde.

Summer 2029: Nordi Mukiele, Omar Alderete, Brian Brobbey, Enzo Le Fee. Summer 2030: Trai Hume, Robin Roefs, Simon Adingra, Noah Sadiki, Chemsdine Talbi, Habib Diarra, Chris Rigg, Eliezer Mayenda, Dan Ballard, Melkor Ellborg, Jocelin Ta Bi, Nilson Angulo.

Further 12-month decisions remain for the hierarchy ahead of what is set to be the most exciting season in recent club history, with Regis Le Bris preparing for the Europa League.

Source: Sunderland Echo