Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin is 'delighted' to have signed a new three-year deak which will keep him at the Stadium of Light until June 2026.
The former Tottenham man has impressed in the Championship this season for the Black Cats, making 28 appearances as the the Wearsider made the play-offs. Now he has been rewarded for his form - he scored five goals last season - with a new deal, and says the Stadium of Light on ones of the best places to be for young players.
“It’s such a good feeling and I really am delighted to commit my future to the club," he said. "This is one of the best places to be for young players at the moment and we showed that last year – I’m really enjoying it, so I think this is the perfect place for me.
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"We got into the play-offs last season, which was incredible, and as players, staff and fans, we should all be excited for what’s ahead. I really want to kick on next season and reach new heights.”
Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman added: “Dennis has a huge future in front of him and we’re delighted that he’s committed his future to sunderland-afc>Sunderland AFC.
"Although he was really unfortunate with the nature of the injuries that kept him out of the team at times last season, we saw the progress he’s made towards the end of the campaign and he demonstrated his quality in a Championship environment. He’s played an integral part in our success over the last two seasons and will be equally important to our future.”