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title: "Sunderland: Lynden Gooch makes claim over his future"
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author: "Daniel Clubbe"
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published: "2022-05-22T18:15:26Z"
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# Sunderland: Lynden Gooch makes claim over his future

**[Sunderland](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-afc-news/) winger Lynden Gooch has been discussing his future at the club following the Black Cat’s play-off final success over Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday.**

### The lowdown: Mr Versatile

Having started out as [predominantly](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lynden-gooch/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/307781) a right-winger with capabilities of playing on the opposite flank, Gooch has been transformed over time into the ultimate utility man.

This season, the 26-year-old USA international has [featured on both wings](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lynden-gooch/leistungsdaten/spieler/307781) in each of a wing forward, wide midfield and full-back capacity.

After playing [90 minutes](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sunderland-afc_wycombe-wanderers/index/spielbericht/3816102) as a right-sided full-back in the 2-0 play-off final victory at Wembley, Gooch has addressed his next move as his [contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lynden-gooch/profil/spieler/307781) at the Stadium of Light nears its conclusion…

### The latest: Gooch unsure of Sunderland future

Speaking after the match, as quoted by [The Northern Echo](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/20156826.lynden-gooch-will-learn-whether-sunderland-future-tuesday/), the [four-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lynden-gooch/nationalmannschaft/spieler/307781/verein_id/3505) American admitted to being unsure as to where his future may lie.

Gooch said: “I don’t know where I’m going to be next season so we’re going to have to wait and see. If this is my last game for Sunderland then there is not a better way to go out.

“I’ve got a meeting with him (Alex Neil) on Tuesday and we’ll see what happens. It is what it is. I’ve give everything for the club in my ten years as a pro. We’ll see what happens. If it’s my last game then happy days, I can go out on a high. If not, then I’ll continue to represent the club as best I can.

“This is my fourth time here with Sunderland playing here and it is a difficult occasion. I was trying to help the young lads as best I can. It’s not easy, it’s Wembley. It’s amazing being on the winning side. I know what it’s like being on the losing side. It’s an amazing feeling for sure.”

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### The verdict: Sunderland should keep him

[Signed in 2012](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lynden-gooch/transfers/spieler/307781) from Santa Cruz Breakers, Gooch [broke into the first team](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lynden-gooch/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/307781) at Sunderland in 2016/17 and has since [represented the club in](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lynden-gooch/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/307781/verein/289) the Premier League, Championship and League One.

A superb servant at the Stadium of Light, the American was recently praised by ex-Sunderland striker Stephen Elliott for a [‘terrific’](https://twitter.com/SleevesElliott/status/1517922504316235776) display against Cambridge United, during which the 26-year-old provided one assist and made seven key passes in an 8.1-rated performance from [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/cambridge-united-sunderland/Qsnb).

Overall this season, Gooch provided [six assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lynden-gooch/leistungsdaten/spieler/307781) in 45 appearances, and he is likely to remain an integral part of Alex Neil’s plans should the club and player come to an agreement regarding a new deal. Given how much he has contributed on Wearside, hopefully the Black Cats can persuade him to stay for another while yet.

**In other news, [James Copley was left stunned by this development ahead of the play-off final](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-afc-news/league-one-play-off-final-wycombe-wanderers-2/)**