Rigg's 'buzzing' to sign a new deal at Sunderland

Sunderland have confirmed that academy star Chris Rigg has signed a new long-term deal at the Stadium of Light, committing his future to the Black Cats until 2030.

- by Sport Reporter

The 18-year-old midfielder, who made his Premier League debut last week, has put pen to paper after an extraordinary rise through the club's youth system and into Régis Le Bris' first-team plans.

Rigg played a pivotal role in Sunderland's 2024-25 promotion-winning campaign, featuring 45 times across all competitions, including a standout display in the Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium.

Born in Hebburn, he joined Sunderland while still in primary school and was fast-tracked into the senior setup due to an injury crisis in January 2023. He made his professional debut at just 15 years old in a 2-1 FA Cup win over Shrewsbury Town, becoming the second-youngest player in the club's history.