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Patterson ready to fight for No.1 spot as Roefs adds competition
Sunderland Echo
|August 01, 2025
Anthony Patterson remains committed to Sunderland amid the club's move to sign Netherlands Under-21s international Robin Roefs in a deal worth up to £11.5million.
The 25-year-old is currently recovering from a minor injury and is expected to return to full training next week, with the aim of being ready for the Premier League curtain-raiser against West Ham United at the Stadium of Light on August 16.
Patterson has been Sunderland's undisputed first-choice goalkeeper over the last two seasons and played a key role in the club's dramatic playoff final win at Wembley, making two crucial saves to help secure promotion. Despite fresh competition arriving on Wearside, sources close to the player insist he is relishing the battle for the No.1 jersey.
This story is from the August 01, 2025 edition of Sunderland Echo.
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