Sunderland’s talented full-back Trai Hume has addressed speculation surrounding his future at the Stadium of Light, stating that he is “happy” at the club amid reported interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton.
Hume, 23, is a key player for the Black Cats, having made 132 appearances for the club since joining in 2020. He has established himself as one of Sunderland’s most prized assets, earning 20 caps for Northern Ireland.
In a recent interview with BBC Sport, Hume expressed his contentment with his current situation, saying: “I’ve said it ever since I moved to Sunderland, I really love my football here. I love playing. I love the club, I’m happy where I’m at and if anything happens it’s from the club. I love playing for Sunderland so I’m happy being there.”
Hume’s comments come after reports suggested that Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton had shown interest in signing the defender. However, it appears that Hume is committed to helping Sunderland navigate their return to the Premier League.
“Sunderland have an important couple of months ahead of them as they gear up for life in the top flight,” said Hume. “We worked as hard as we could, and to get those two late goals there was relief, joy and all the emotions you can think of really.”
As Sunderland prepares for the challenges of the Premier League, retaining key players like Hume will be crucial to their success. The club will hope to keep hold of their talented defender and build on the momentum gained from their promotion campaign.
Sunderland’s Summer Recruitment Challenge
With promotion to the Premier League secured, Sunderland’s focus will shift to ensuring they have the right squad to compete at the highest level. Retaining key players like Hume will be vital, and the club will need to balance their recruitment strategy to strengthen their team while avoiding significant losses.
As the summer transfer window approaches, Sunderland will face important decisions regarding their squad. Hume’s commitment to the club is a positive sign, but the club will need to be proactive in addressing any potential departures and reinforcing their squad to succeed in the Premier League.
