Sunderland confirms departures of four first-team players this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Sunderland has announced that four first-team players will leave the club upon the expiration of their contracts this summer. Dennis Cirkin, Niall Huggins, Dan Neil, and Bertrand Traoré are the players confirmed to be departing. Cirkin was part of Sunderland's promotion to the Premier League, while Neil captained the team back to the top flight. Additionally, Sunderland is in discussions to extend the contract of defender Lutsharel Geertruida. Under-21 players are also set to leave the club.
- •Dennis Cirkin, Niall Huggins, Dan Neil, and Bertrand Traoré to leave Sunderland.
- •Cirkin has been with Sunderland for five years.
- •Neil has made over 200 appearances for the club.
- •Sunderland negotiating contract extension with Lutsharel Geertruida.
- •Several Under-21 players will also depart the club.
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Host of Sunderland stars set for summer exits but talks ongoing with defender
"Four Sunderland first-team players are set to depart the club this summer, they have confirmed.Dennis Cirkin, Niall Huggins, Dan Neil and Bertrand Traoré are all set to depart when their contracts ex...
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