After the deal was announced on Monday night, though, Sunderland supporters offered their thoughts on social media – here’s what you said:

Walter Sherriff said on Facebook: “Great signing, let’s hope more of the group follow his lead. Well done Patrick.”

Ian Fraser added: “Fantastic news. Now let’s get Jack Clarke tied down major long-term before the end of the month.”

John Crick said, “Extremely positive news! He is incredibly talented. important player moving forward for us.”

According to Shaun Sayers, both Roberts and Clarke’s careers were in a slump. They were both completely transformed by this team, this model, and these instructors.”

“Brilliant, get Clarke on a longer contract too,” Shaun Maddison continued.

“Naturally great footballer… just need to get best out of him consistently,” stated Christopher Nichol. Mowbray is a capable manager for him.

Paul Jones commented: “Good news, just need refs to see the talent and book players who think they can just hack at players.”

@swinneymr added on Twitter: “This is amazing news. When he’s at his best, he’s a complete pleasure to see. Hopefully, he begins hammering in goals and receives a respectable goal bonus from his deal.”

@Aujelaman tweeted: “Hope the club can think big and reunite Roberts with Diallo in the next transfer window, they were so effective together down the right last season.”

In response, @BigDoggy2000 said, “Oh my god.”Since everything with Stewart was going south, I was honestly content to lose him. The signing of Patrick Lionel Maradona Roberts for a couple more years is fantastic news.

“I can’t explain why but this has made me unbelievably happy!!!!” was the last thing that @Steeley249 stated. There’s nothing more satisfying than a football player who gets to live in a nice home—even better when he’s wearing red and white and mint.”