Dan Neil’s 18-year spell at boyhood club Sunderland has come to an end as he joins Ipswich Town on loan for the rest of the season.
The Wearside club confirmed the 24-year-old’s contract will not be extended when it expires in June 2026.
“I’m proud of what we achieved during my time at the club and for playing my part in taking it back to where it belongs – the Premier League,” said Neil.
The midfielder made his debut for Sunderland aged 16, and went on to captain the Black Cats back to the Premier League, before Regis le Bris gave Granit Xhaka the captain’s armband.
Neil added: “Captaining Sunderland was a boyhood dream that came true, and as a supporter for life, I’m excited to see what’s next on the journey.”
Making his debut in September 2020, South Shields-born Neil appeared 201 times for the club, scoring 12 goals.
Ex-Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole told BBC Radio Newcastle: “He needs to be playing football at his age. He has had such a good run, he has captained the club over the past couple of seasons to great achievements.”
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