Anthony Patterson: Sunderland’s Future, Weekly Wage, and Contract Situation
The Black Cats shot-stopper has attracted the attention of some top-level teams in recent weeks.
Anthony Patterson was the focus of considerable transfer rumors throughout the January transfer window, and this summer appears to be no exception for the young Sunderland star.
The 23-year-old has appeared 32 times between the sticks for the Black Cats during this Championship season, keeping eight clean sheets and playing a major role in the team’s current push for a play-off berth.
With such a young age for a senior goalkeeper, it’s easy to see why some of England’s top clubs want to sign him.
It remains to be seen whether the teenage shot-stopper makes the move during this summer’s transfer window or commits himself further to the Stadium of Light.
“Really happy” at Sunderland, despite Premier League links
Patterson has been linked with a move away from Sunderland, with their current goalkeeper, Caoimhin Kelleher, being mentioned as a Celtic target.
Further rumors suggested that Manchester City and Arsenal were also interested in the teenage goalkeeper due to potential position changes at their respective teams, with Sunderland supposedly willing to cash in on the star.
Though having those links will offer Patterson a reason to want to stay with the club, the teams interested in signing him may be difficult to turn down.
Patterson’s Weekly Wage
According to Capology, a football finance website that assesses players’ salary in the world’s best divisions, Patterson’s current contract pays him roughly £10,000 per week.
Stretched over a year, that corresponds to about £520,000, making him the Sunderland squad’s joint-fifth highest salary.
It is a large salary for a young player, but it is likely to be surpassed if the current Premier League interest in him materializes.
Current Contract Situation
In terms of Patterson’s contract, the Black Cats are under no obligation to part with the youthful academy graduate, who signed a fresh five-year agreement at the conclusion of last summer.
The new contract will keep the player at the Stadium of Light until 2028 unless a transfer deal is agreed with another club before the contract’s expiry.
That long-term deal means that the ball is in Sunderland’s court when it comes to any transfer negotiations that may arise this summer, the length of the contract likely adding to the player’s value and meaning that the club can hold out until a suitable offer comes in.
With his childhood links to the club, the player will likely want what is best for the club, as far as possible, in concluding any deal.
