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Matty Hewitt

'Mini Messi' - Sunderland supporters delighted as Patrick Roberts extends stay

Sunderland supporters have taken to social media to share their delight after Patrick Roberts signed a new two-year deal with the club. The former Manchester City playmaker signed a short term deal with the club in January and was instrumental in helping win promotion back to the Championship.

Roberts kept his cards close to his chest after the League One play-off final, revealing he was set to hold talks with Alex Neil in the coming weeks and the Sunderland boss has got his man. The 25-year-old was an exciting outlet on the wing and his display under the Wembley arch was a clear message to the Black Cats hierarchy.

It's been quite the week for Sunderland supporters with Charlie Methven selling his shares in the club and Lynden Gooch, Anthony Patterson and now Roberts all signing new deals on Wearside.

READ MORE: Patrick Roberts first words after penning new Sunderland contract

Here's what fans have had to say about Roberts' new contract.

@TerryHobkirk said: "To think I'm going to have spend at least two and a half years watching our Paddy ball out. What a blessed life."

@Juliesund tweeted: "Brilliant, brilliant news!"

@raymond52479726 said: "Class news a really excellent player good signing that."

@Nicolaswilso11 said: "Two years of the mini Messi."

@Shortsbarron tweeted: "Can I put a request in for @JackClarke09 to be bought as well and both wings will be sorted, not asked for much lately but I'd really appreciate that, no rush at all just ASAP."

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