Confirmed: Sunderland star signs new deal until 2020

Duncan Watmore commits long-term future at Stadium of Light

DUNCAN WATMORE has signed a new long-term deal at Sunderland.

 

The England Under-21 international has enjoyed a run of six senior appearances for the Black Cats this season, scoring once in the Premier League and another in the League Cup.

And now the 21-year-old winger has committed his future at the club until the summer of 2020, having joined from Altrincham two years ago. 

 

Manager Sam Allardyce said on the deal: “Duncan is an exciting prospect and the kind of talent you want to see coming through at your club.

"He is a bright young man, he has a sensible head on his shoulders and if he continues to make the kind of progress we have seen, I am sure that he has a great future ahead of him.”

 

Duncan Watmore has scored twice for Sunderland this season

Watmore added: “I’m delighted to sign my new deal and commit my future to Sunderland.

"I’ve had a great few years here developing my game and now I hope to push on further, with the help of the staff, my team-mates and the supporters, who have all been fantastic with me."