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Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs signs contract extension until 2031

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:36 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs signs contract extension until 2031

Summary

Robin Roefs has extended his contract with Sunderland AFC until 2031. The Dutch goalkeeper was instrumental in the club's seventh-place finish in the 2025/2026 season, contributing to their Europa League qualification. Roefs finished among the top goalkeepers in the Premier League, with 10 clean sheets and a 70.3% save percentage. Sunderland's decision to retain him highlights their confidence in his potential, especially as he aims for a spot on the Netherlands' national team for the upcoming World Cup. Roefs is only 23 years old and could solidify his place as a key player for both club and country in the coming years.

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Key Details

•Roefs signed a contract extension with Sunderland until 2031.
•He played a crucial role in Sunderland's seventh-place finish last season.
•The goalkeeper achieved joint-sixth for clean sheets in the league.
•Roefs aims to be the Netherlands' number one for the upcoming World Cup.
•Sunderland shows confidence in his abilities with this extension.

Latest Updates

8:36 AMYahoo Sports — 'I'm excited about the bright future' - Roefs extends contract
8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Robin Roefs Extends His Sunderland Contract… A Big Boost For Everyone?

What they're saying

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Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs says there is "so much more to come" from the team after signing a new contract with the club. The French shotstopper has extended his stay at the Stadium of Light until 2031 after an excellent first season in the North East. "Sunderland has felt like home from the moment I arrived," Roefs said.
— Yahoo Sports