SUNDERLAND have confirmed the summer exits of Carl Winchester and ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Jacob Carney.

Winchester, Kristjaan Speakman's first signing at Sunderland, leaves after two-and-a-half years at the club having played a central role in helping the Black Cats win promotion to the Championship 12 months ago.

He only played once for Sunderland this season in the Carabao Cup defeat to Sheffield Wednesday, before being loaned out to Shrewsbury for the season.

The 30-year-old's contract is up this summer and he confirmed his imminent exit on social media last week, with Sunderland now finalising their retained list - with 13 players leaving.

Sunderland moved to ensure they didn't lose any first team regulars on a free this summer, with the club exercising year-long extensions in the contracts of Ross Stewart, Alex Pritchard and Danny Batth earlier in the campaign.

Ex-Manchester United keeper Jacob Carney departs after two years on Wearside. The 22-year-old joined Sunderland in 2021 but made only one appearance in the Papa John's Trophy.

Sunderland have also released Harrison Bond, Cameron Jessup, Ethan Kachosa, Nathan Newall, Owen Robinson, Thomas Scott and Harrison Sohna.

Harry Gardiner, who has impressed for Sunderland's Under-21s this season, is in discussions over a new deal with the Black Cats, as is Michael Spellman, who joined the club last summer.

Youth players Oliver Bainbridge, Marshall Burke, Henry Fieldson, Harrison Jones, Ben Middlemas, Ethan Moore Joseph Ryder have all been offered professional contracts, but second year scholars Will Cain, William Dowling, Louie Salkeld and Ben Williams will leave.

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Winchester is the most high-profile exit. He played 60 league games for Sunderland after joining from Forest Green before his loan switch to Shrewsbury, where he was a League One regular.

He posted on Instagram last week: "My time at Sunderland is officially up.

"I'd like to thank everyone associated with the club for giving me the opportunity to play for such a huge club. Growing up if anyone had said I'd be playing for Sunderland and achieve promotion at that level I'd snap their hand off.

"From my team-mates I've met some friends for life and to the fans who gave us support every week I will always treasure those moments, so I'd like to wish the club nothing but success in the future. Ha'way the lads.

"And to Shrewsbury Town I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to come and play. To my team-mates and staff and everyone involved in the club I'd like to thank you for a great season on and off the pitch! As well I've met some friends for life.

"Now onto my next adventure wherever that will be."