Sunderland’s promotion quest is now a battle against the clock. It might also cost Kyril Louis-Dreyfus millions if he loses the race.
After being demoted from the English premier league in 2017, Sunderland appears to be back on track in their campaign to get back into the Premier League.
With this being their third back in the Championship after seven arduous years, the Black Cats appear to be title contenders early in the season.
Regis Le Bris has energised a Sunderland team that was greatly unhappy with their 16th place finish in the final Championship table last season, even though it’s early days.
However, Sunderland is currently second in the Championship behind only West Brom following their 1-0 victory against Middlesbrough over the weekend. These two teams have been the most impressive so far this season.
Against Boro, Chris Rigg scored the winning goal. With his excellent record this season, the 17-year-old has put the ball in the net with his heel. Rumour has it that Real Madrid is interested in signing Rigg.
With Chris Rigg in peak form, Sunderland faces an expensive battle against the clock.
Perhaps the most notable aspect of Sunderland’s season thus far has been Rigg.
Rigg has developed into a vital member of the first squad under Le Bris, proving against Boro that he can compete in the Championship even at his early age.
In addition to Real Madrid, Rigg is reportedly being scouted by Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool, as well as teams like Borussia Dortmund.
After his two-year scholarship expired, Rigg signed his first professional contract with Sunderland in the summer.
He has an agreement in place at the Stadium of Light that expires in 2027. Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus will undoubtedly be wondering what interest, or offers, might come in for Rigg next year given that interest in him has grown and was high prior to him signing a new contract.
And it might be highly expensive for Rigg if Sunderland doesn’t get promoted this season.
To fully reap the benefits of Chris Rigg, Sunderland must be promoted.
Because Rigg is in the Championship right now, he is potentially a £20 million player at the very least.
Because of this, he is definitely a desirable choice for teams looking to add a great young player without having to shell out a tonne of cash.
Even though Rigg doesn’t play in the Premier League, his transfer worth will undoubtedly soar if Sunderland wins promotion.
Sunderland won’t have to part ways with Rigg for any sum they don’t think just because they will also receive additional revenue from the Premier League.
In terms of Rigg’s future, Sunderland then appears to be in a race against the clock. But for the time being, the club and he will be concentrating on his growth.
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