Aiden McGeady has signed a one-year contract extension at Sunderland, keeping him at the Stadium of Light for the 2021-22 season [Sunderland AFC Official].

Enjoying a sparkling 2020/21 campaign, the Irishman chipped in with an unbelievable 23 goal contributions from 36 encounters; six goals and 17 assists [Transfermarkt].

Spending a fourth consecutive season in Sky Bet League One, the Black Cats will be hoping to count on his quality and experience as they vie to rise up the pyramid once again.

The embodiment of consistency, across his time in the North East the former Celtic man has been a pivotal fixture; scoring 33 goals and laying on a further 30 for his teammates [Transfermarkt].

In light of this contractual news, no wonder loads of Sunderland diehards took to Twitter to revel in these latest developments.

Sunderland fans react:

Replying to the Sunderland AFC official Twitter account, here is what some ecstatic supporters had to say upon hearing the 'fantastic news':

"Absolutely delighted with this news now add some quality to help him"

Credit: @mackem49000
"Get us out of this league u beautiful man"
Credit: @joe_112233
"The last dance"
Credit: @CarlDorward
"Fantastic news!!"
Credit: @bobbyspout
"Brilliant news"
Credit: @GavinEvs
"Good start, hopefully gets the ball rolling #safc"
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In other news, Sunderland are set to sign a highly-rated defender.