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Chris Rigg Pledges Loyalty to Sunderland Amid Newcastle Interest

5/7/2025

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Sunderland's promising midfielder, Chris Rigg, 17, reaffirms his loyalty to the club amid Newcastle United interest. Proud of his early debut, he dreams of promotion and looks up to legends like Jordan Henderson and Jordan Pickford. “Sunderland are my club,” he declares, determined to carve out his own legacy.

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Sunderland's promising midfielder, Chris Rigg, 17, reaffirms his loyalty to the club amid Newcastle United interest. Proud of his early debut, he dreams of promotion and looks up to legends like Jordan Henderson and Jordan Pickford. “Sunderland are my club,” he declares, determined to carve out his own legacy.