Regis Le Bris has made a major decision on his future with Sunderland ahead of the club's return to Premier League action. On Monday (August 4), the 49-year-old pledged his commitment to The Black Cats as he penned a new deal until 2028.

The Black Cats have received a huge boost ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League season, following their promotion from the Championship last term

Regis le Bris says Sunderland "need time" to bed in the summer signings but believes their potential for this season is already evident given the experience they have added. The Black Cats fell to a 1-0 defeat by La Liga opponents Real Betis at Stadium of Light on Saturday in their sixth pre-season friendly but Le Bris was still encouraged by what he saw.