Tuesday, 9th December, 2014
Sunderland have received a boost with the news that Connor Wickham has put pen to paper on a new contract.
Black Cats boss Gus Poyet had been keen for the former Ipswich Town starlet to commit his future to the club and Wickham has answered the call.
Wickham has signed on the dotted line at the Stadium of Light until the summer of 2019.
The Premier League club announced: "Sunderland striker Connor Wickham has put pen to paper on a new four-year deal with the club, until 2019."
The 21-year-old joined Sunderland from Ipswich in 2011, but has taken time to carve out a regular spot in the side.
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He enjoyed two loan spells away from the Black Cats last season, turning out for Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United in the Championship, before returning to help fire his parent club to safety.
Boss Poyet has been quick to welcome the development, remarking to his club's site: "I’m delighted that Connor has committed his future to us for the next few years. After his contribution at the end of last year, he has continued to improve his football and become an important part of our team."
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