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Some Sunderland fans excited by new contract for O’Nien

Muhammad Nisar
Muhammad Nisar

Some Sunderland fans were left excited after the club revea꧅led Luke O’Nien has signed a🍎 new contract.

The 26-year-old has signed a new three-year d𒁏eal to keep him on Wearside until the summer of 2024. His old contract expired at the end of the la🐼st calendar month.

O’Nien was a pivotal figure for the Stadium of Light outfit laꦦst season, making 38 League One appearances.

He proved an incredibly versa🌃tile player for the club, appearing in . He played on the entire right side of defence🌊 and midfield.

The♉ Englishman was close to a move to , however, the Tigers couldn’t🌟 offer him a higher salary.

Sunderland start their season at home to Wigan Athletic.

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TBR View: Securing a new contract for O’Nien a boost for Sunderland

His performances last season were brilliant, hence the interest f🔴rom the Championship.

However, Sunderland have r✤eceivedꦍ a boost amid news O’Nien has signed a new contract. Retaining a key part of Lee Johnson’s defence will only boost the bid for promotion.

The loss to Lincoln City in the League One play-off semi-finals make it a fourth consecutive season ﷺin the third tier.

Sunderland will be looking to return to the💃 second tier and O’Nien is joining them on the journey.

Here is how fans reacted…