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title: "Sunderland: Fans react to Dan Neil contract extension"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-fans-react-to-dan-neil-contract-extension/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Sunderland News"
published: "2021-10-29T17:15:39Z"
modified: "2021-10-29T17:15:39Z"
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# Sunderland: Fans react to Dan Neil contract extension

**Sunderland [confirmed](https://safc.com/news/team-news/2021/october/dan-neil-new-contract) on Thursday evening that teenager Dan Neil has put pen to paper on a long-term contract.**

And, as to be expected, a number of Black Cats supporters were quick to share their thoughts to the update on social media.

Neil, who made his senior debut back in [2018](https://safc.com/news/team-news/2021/october/dan-neil-new-contract), has been a regular in Lee Johnson’s side this season, making [17](https://www.transfermarkt.com/daniel-neill/leistungsdaten/spieler/570336) appearances in all competitions.

The 19-year-old, whose previous deal was set to expire in [2023](https://www.transfermarkt.com/dan-neil/profil/spieler/570336), has netted [twice](https://www.transfermarkt.com/daniel-neill/leistungsdaten/spieler/570336) and registered [five](https://www.transfermarkt.com/daniel-neill/leistungsdaten/spieler/570336) assists this season and has now penned fresh terms until [2025](https://safc.com/news/team-news/2021/october/dan-neil-new-contract) at the Stadium of Light.

He’s followed in the footsteps of [Elliot Embleton](https://safc.com/news/team-news/2021/october/embleton-signs-new-deal#:~:text=Sunderland%20AFC%20is%20delighted%20to,on%20Wearside%20until%20summer%202025.) in extending his stay in the north east, admitting it’s a [‘dream come true’](https://safc.com/news/team-news/2021/october/dan-neil-new-contract) to be playing for the club.

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### Sunderland fans react

Sunderland posted the news on their [official Twitter](https://twitter.com/SunderlandAFC/status/1453761894817443848)page on Thursday. This is what these fans had to say in reply, with many delighted and one labelling it as ‘excellent news’.

**“This has just made my day”**

[Credit: @COLINDLYNCH](https://twitter.com/COLINDLYNCH/status/1453769116007944204)

**“I’ve got my club back”**

[Credit: @Rye\_Moran](https://twitter.com/Rye_Moran/status/1453783526382448648)

**“Excellent news”**

[Credit: @titch471](https://twitter.com/titch471/status/1453772698153332736)

**“What a statement that is actually keeping our best young players, would’ve been sold for pennies under previous regime”**

[Credit: @gabenoble12](https://twitter.com/gabenoble12/status/1453764668347006976)

**“We won’t make a bigger signing in the next 4/5 years. Superb this”**

[Credit: @mickysafc20](https://twitter.com/mickysafc20/status/1453774507139862537)

**“Class news this absolutely buzzing with it”**

[Credit: @leanne\_w\_](https://twitter.com/leanne_w_/status/1453767081778982935)

***In other news: [‘No idea’ – Many Sunderland fans react as ‘odd’ news is now confirmed.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-afc-news/sunderland-fans-react-to-elliott-dickmans-departure/)***