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The major contract decisions facing Sunderland as Masuaku, Patterson and Hjelde set to depart There are some big calls facing the Sunderland hierarchy as a number of players approach key points in their current contracts. Two Sunderland players that are set to be out of contract next summer are rapidly closing in on moves away from the Stadium of Light. As it stands, seven Black Cats players have entered the final 12 months of their existing deals and are able to leave the club on a free transfer next summer. However, two of those seven are widely expected to depart over the next 48 hours with Arthur Masuaku and Abdoullah Ba set to put the final touches to respective moves to Turkish club Konyaspor and League One side Peterborough United. Two other members of Regis Le Bris’ ranks are also close to departing with defender Leo Hjelde in line for a move to Belgian club Mechelen and Anthony Patterson is undergoing a medical at Wrexham after helping the Black Cats to two promotions after successfully progressing from the Academy of Light ranks into the senior setup at the Stadium of Light. In allowing Hjelde and Patterson to depart during the summer transfer window, Sunderland are dealing with the futures of two players that were heading towards the final 18 months of their contracts. However, there are several players that are also facing key decisions over their long-term futures as they reach key points in their existing deals. For example, as it stands, long-serving defender Luke O’Nien and Reinildo Mandava will be able to leave the Stadium of Light on a free transfer at the end of the season. But when do the current contracts of Sunderland players come to a close? When do the current contracts of Sunderland players come to an end? Summer 2027: Simon Moore, Arthur Masuaku (set to join Konyaspor), Reinildo Mandava, Alan Browne, Luke O’Nien, Aji Alese, Abdoullah Ba (Set to join Peterborough United) Summer 2028: Thomas Meunier, Granit Xhaka, Anthony Patterson (currently undergoing medical at Wrexham), Wilson Isidor, Jenson Seelt, Leo Hjelde (set to join Mechelen), Hemir Summer 2029: Nordi Mukiele, Omar Alderete, Brian Brobbey, Dan Ballard, Enzo Le Fee Summer 2030: Trai Hume, Melker Ellborg, Robin Roefs, Simon Adingra, Noah Sadiki, Chemsdine Talbi, Habib Diarra, Nilson Angulo, Chris Rigg, Jocelin Ta Bi