Dan Neil
IPS
CM
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Dec 13, 2001 (24)
Left
6'1"
137 lb
IpswichDeparts Sunderland as free agent
Neil will leave Sunderland as a free agent following the conclusion of the 2025-26 campaign, bringing to an end a significant chapter in the club's recent history, the club announced.
Analysis: Neil captained Sunderland back to the Premier League and made more than 200 appearances in red and white, having previously played a key role in the club's promotion from League One. The midfielder became one of the most important figures in the dressing room during a transformative period for the club, and his departure marks the end of an era for a player who embodied the spirit of Sunderland's rise through the divisions.
Not playing against West Ham
Neil didn't travel with the squad for Saturday's game against West Ham amid rumors of a transfer away from Sunderland, Mike McGrath of the Daily Telegraph reports.
Analysis: Neil has recorded only 13 minutes of EPL play this season, seeing his role significantly reduced after being a constant presence in midfield during the last season when the team got promoted from the Championship. He'll likely end the 2025/26 campaign with another club and may even leave the league if the rumors are confirmed. While it remains to be seen if Sunderland will cover his spot with a new signing, both Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki should remain the top options in a two-man defensive midfield line.
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