JUST IN: Sunderland captain Luke O’Nien finally makes a career decision on leaving the club this summer.
JUST IN: Sunderland captain Luke O’Nien finally makes a career decision on leaving the club this summer.
Luke O’Nien has a clause in his contract that permits Sunderland to extend his current agreement by an additional year if they so want, according to a recent interview with Phil Parkinson.
The 24-year-old’s contract expires in June, so it’s likely the Black Cats will bring him back for another shot at the 2020–21 season. He has started almost every game this season.
The incredibly versatile O’Nien promised the team his long-term future in an interview with ChronicleLive.
“They’ve helped me to this day and I owe a lot of people credit for me being here because they’ve worked with me, they’ve been patient with me – the fans as well – and until whenever my contract runs out, I’ll make sure to that last day that I give my all for this club.
“The North East has welcomed me and my family, and on the football front, it’s developed me as a player. I’m very proud to be a part of this great club.
“I know it’s not in the best part of its history, but I’ve loved playing for it. I’ve still got a lot of work to do because it’s nowhere near where I want to be and where the fans’ expectations want us to be.
“It’s hard not being where we want to be, but it’s enjoyable knowing we can work for it every day and that it’s well in our reach.”
Sunderland are currently in 12th place in League One, their lowest position in club history, and will face last-placed Bolton on Boxing Day.
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