Sunderland youngster reflects on his fine breakout campaign
Sunderland youngster
Chris Rigg has reflected on the 2023-24 Championship season after its conclusion.
The Black Cats finished their season with a 2-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light against Sheffield Wednesday.
The result marked the club’s 22nd league loss this season and meant Mike Dodds’ men finished 16th in the Championship.
Rigg came on as a second half substitute to make his 21st appearance of the season and his 24th career appearance in all competitions despite still being only 16-years-old.
Taking to Instagram to reflect on his breakout season, Rigg wrote: “A lot of positives for me this season, however you fans deserved more. Thank you for your support.”
Rigg continues to be the subject of transfer interest from major clubs in England and Europe with the highlyrated youth prodigy seen as one of the premier talents in world football for his age.
The likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Manchester United,
Chelsea and Bayern Munich are all understood to be keen on Rigg.
The player signed a twoyear scholarship deal at Sunderland last summer, which was seen as a major coup for the club amid interest from top-level clubs.
Rigg will be able to sign his first professional contract when he turns
17 in June and has a deal in principle agreed with Sunderland. However, until that contract is signed, there is no guarantee Rigg will stay at the club.