Overview
- Sunderland confirmed on the club website that 23-year-old Robin Roefs has signed a new contract running until mid-2031.
- Roefs joined from NEC last year for a reported fee of up to €15 million and delivered 10 Premier League clean sheets in 35 appearances in his debut season.
- Sporting director Florent Ghisolfi praised Roefs' humility, work ethic and importance to the squad when announcing the extension.
- Roefs has raised his profile with a Netherlands debut and inclusion in the Dutch World Cup squad, making the new deal a move to protect Sunderland's asset.
- Roefs started the new season in a 2-1 loss to Ipswich but remains first choice and is expected to start the upcoming home match against Fulham, which keeps Sunderland's defensive plans stable as European fixtures loom.