Bailey Wright has reiterated his thanks to the staff and supporters at Sunderland after his three-and-a-half-year tenure came to an end yesterday evening. The Australian international parts ways with the club by mutual consent in order to pursue an opportunity overseas.
Wright made 107 appearances in a red and white shirt and was part of the Black Cats side that won promotion back to the Championship in 2022. A lack of game time meant the 30-year-old spent last season on loan with Championship side Rotherham United and had been linked with a move back to the Millers this summer, but his future appears to lie elsewhere.
Taking to Instagram, Wright said: "G'day, G'day, G'day! Where do I start.
"What a special club, full of great people and an incredible fan base. Thank you for making me and my wife feel at home from the moment I first joined the club.
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"The club will always have a special place in my heart for so many reasons. My two daughters were born in the North East and Sunderland will always be their club.
"Playing in front of a packed out Stadium of Light every week and winning promotion at Wembley are experiences I will cherish forever! I wish the club, and everyone associated with Sunderland all the bets for the future.
"I'm excited to follow the club from afar and I am now officially a SAFC fan for life! I'm excited to start a new journey and will have some news to share soon!
"It's been an honour. Ha'way the lads!"
