Premier League promoted Sunderland officially announced that he would renew his contract with coach Le Brees until 2028.

Sunderland Club issued an announcement on its official website stating: "Sunderland Club is happy to announce that coach Le Brees has signed a new long-term contract. Before the 2025-26 Premier League starts, the French coach handed over his future to Sunderland and signed until June 2028."

Le Brees became Sunderland coach last summer, leading the team to the fourth place in the Championship last season, and successfully upgraded through the upgrade play-offs, helping Sunderland return to the Premier League after 8 years. Le Brees also won the Championship Coach of the Month twice in August and October last year. After the renewal of the contract, Coach Le Brees said: "I have always had close contact with the staff, players and fans. We have shared many wonderful moments together. The team is eager to do more and become stronger. I can feel the motivation and willingness to continue moving forward. This is what we need in the challenges we face next. Now everyone in the club performs their duties and work together."

Less than two weeks before the start of the new Premier League season, Sunderland has signed 8 new players this summer, and coach Le Brees' contract renewal is also good news before the new season.