NI's Hume signs contract extension with Sunderland
Trai Hume will remain at Sunderland until 2030
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Trai Hume says he wants to "keep making memories" with Sunderland after signing a long-term contract extension with the Premier League club.
German Bundesliga side Wolfsburg had reportedly shown an interest in the Northern Ireland defender, but he has committed his future to the Black Cats until 2030.
Hume moved to the Stadium of Light from Irish Premiership club Linfield in January 2022 and played a role in the club's promotion to the Championship that season.
The 23-year-old full-back has become an integral part of the team, making 47 appearances with three goals last season as Sunderland secured a return to the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Sheffield United in May's play-off final at Wembley.
Despite interest from other clubs, Hume - who has 19 caps and worn the captain's armband for Northern Ireland - was always keen to remain on Wearside.
"The club has shown faith in me with this new contract in the Premier League, which is where I want to be," said Hume, who has made 123 appearances for the Black Cats.
"I arrived at Sunderland in League One and I just wanted to play football - I wasn't thinking about promotions or the Premier League, but this is a massive club and that means there is always going to be opportunities. It's been a quick rise through the divisions and I've loved every second of it, so I'm happy to extend my stay and keep making memories."
'We have to rise to Premier League test'
The Ballymena native is in line to make his Premier League bow on Saturday when Sunderland make their top-flight return after eight years when they host West Ham.
Hume is not downplaying the size of the task they face this season, saying "it's going to be the toughest year of our lives in football" for those who have been there since their promotion from League One.
"We've got to be ready for that test," he told the club's website.
"There's been a lot of change, there's been a lot of stuff going on behind the scenes with staff, the players and getting up to the standard of the Premier League. It's our jobs to match that and take that step up."