Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey has signed a new, five-year contract on Wearside, the club announced this lunchtime.Brobbey has been a huge success at the Stadium of Light since joining from Ajax last summer. The 24-year-old has scored 10 goals in 38 Premier League games for Sunderland but created many more with his powerful hold-up play.Sunderland currently prop up the Premier League table and Brobbeys decision to stay will come as a major filip ahead of Thursdays Europa League clash with Dinamo Zagreb and Sundays meeting with Chelsea.The Netherlands international told the clubs official website: Im really happy with the confidence the club has shown in me. Since I arrived, Ive felt the ambition here, and I want to keep growing and improving as a player.Representing Sunderland in the Premier League is both an honour and a privilege. Having played my part in helping this club qualify for European competition is something Im incredibly proud of. Its an achievement that will always be part of the clubs history.I know I still can be a better version of myself, and thats what motivates me every day. I want to score goals, help the team and give our fans something to be proud of.Brobbey a key part of the Sunderland journey GhisolfiSunderlands director of football Florent Ghisolfi added: We are delighted that Brian has committed his future to Sunderland. This agreement reflects a shared belief in what we can achieve together and a mutual commitment to keep progressing.Brian has important qualities, and we believe there is much more to come from him. Our responsibility is to support his development and challenge him every day, so he can fulfil his potential and help the team succeed.We want to build a team that grows together, with players who embrace the demands of this club and take pride in representing Sunderland. Brian has an important part to play in that journey, and we look forward to continuing our work together.Brobbey made his name at Ajax with 56 goals and 24 assists in 163 appearances across two spells.He was named in the Dutch squad for the World Cup and was an impressive performer in the United States, Canada and Mexico with three goals in three games. Topics Brian Brobbey Sunderland A.F.C. If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Premier League: Coventry pile misery on bottom club Sunderland Nicholas McGee 31st October, 2026 Carabao Cup quarter-final draw: Arsenal giant-killers Fleetwood handed another home tie against Premier League opposition Cian Cheesbrough 28th October, 2026 Sunderland 0-0 Leeds United: Premier League report, result, goals Ben Miller 25th October, 2026 Sunderland Europa League fixtures, results, squad and schedule 2026/27 Ben Miller 25th October, 2026 Tip of the Day: Goals galore in El Clasico and at Old Trafford 101 GreatGoals 25th October, 2026 Lech Poznan 1-1 Sunderland: Black Cats pegged back but unbeaten in the Europa League Tom Rostance 22nd October, 2026
