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Sunderland exit confirmed Cirkin will leave Sunderland as a free agent following the conclusion of the 2025-26 campaign after five years at the club, the club announced.

Impact Cirkin made 120 appearances during his time on Wearside, contributing to the club's journey from the third tier to the top flight. The left-back was part of multiple promotion campaigns and established himself as a reliable presence on that side of the defense throughout his five-year stay. His departure brings to a close an important part of his early career at a club that experienced significant growth during his time there.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Option off bench Cirkin (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Brighton.

Impact Cirkin is available off the bench for Saturday's clash against Brighton after missing the last four matches with an undisclosed injury. The left-back trained all week and is cleared to return following his late fitness evaluation Friday. He resumes the rotational role he held prior to the injury.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Late call against Brighton Cirkin (undisclosed) trained all week and could be available for Saturday's clash against Brighton, according to coach Regis Le Bris. "They have both trained all week. Let's see ho...

Impact Cirkin is a late call for Saturday's clash against Brighton after missing the last four matches with an undisclosed injury. The left-back trained all week but will be evaluated Friday to determine whether he is fit to feature. Cirkin held a rotational role prior to the injury and is expected to return to that role once available.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Takes pitch to run Cirkin (undisclosed) is back on grass and could be an option around the Brighton or Newcastle match, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "The...

Impact Cirkin is one of the few Sunderland players on the injury list nearing a return, with the defender taking the pitch to run. This leads the defender to a potential return within the next few weeks, hoping to play against Brighton or Newcastle ahead of the international break. Once he is fit, a rotational spot should stick, starting in three of his mere six appearances this season.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least one week Cirkin (undisclosed) is ruled out for around 10 days as he continues through the final stage of his rehab, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference. "Dennis is getting bett...

Impact Cirkin is ruled out for around 10 days due to an apparent injury, though his exact return timeline will depend on the final stages of his recovery and he will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. Trai Hume is expected to take on a larger role until his return.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor issue Cirkin (undisclosed) missed Sunday's 3-1 loss against Fulham due to a minor issue, coach Regis Le Bris said to the media, according to Phil Smith from the Sunderland Echo. "Dennis...

Impact Cirkin was named in the starting XI last time out in the FA Cup but couldn't even make the squad for Sunday's clash against the Cottagers after picking up a minor issue. The problem doesn't appear serious, but there's still no clear timetable for his return, and that's a tough break for the Black Cats with Reinildo (knee) already sidelined and Cirkin next in line to lock down the role. Until both are back in the mix, Trai Hume is expected to handle duties at left-back.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available for senior squad Cirkin (wrist) is ready to play with the senior squad, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference. "He is ready. He has trained properly. Dennis is connected with the group."

Impact Cirkin has trained fully and is back available to play for the senior squad after building his fitness with the youth team and in training. The defender will likely resume a rotational role for the Black Cats given the summer additions in the backline.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active with youth team Cirkin (wrist) was active with Sunderland U21's during a 4-2 win over Ipswich.

Impact Cirkin got back in action with the U21's after finally overcoming a wrist injury. It's not clear what his role, if any will look like with the first team, but after missing all of pre-season and the beginning of the season it's increasingly likely that Reinildo has made the left-back job his own moving forward.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with ball Cirkin (wrsit) was pictured training with a ball Thursday, according to his club.

Impact Cirkin is finally seeing some positive news after battling some injuries, with the defender training Thursday following knee and wrist issues. This is great news for the defender, as he has yet to debut this season due to his injuries. He started in 33 of his 39 appearances last season, so he will hope to work towards a starting role once fit, although that seems unlikely after numerous new defensive options were brought in this summer.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in November Cirkin (wrist) is expected to return in around one more month.

Impact Cirkin has yet to play this season while rehabbing from a wrist injury sustained in the latter stages of the 2024/25 campaign. That same injury sidelined the defender from the U21 Euros in the summer. Based on the new projected timeline, Cirkin might have a shot at returning either just before or after the November international break.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham Want to Sign Sunderland Gem in January, But There's a Problem Tottenham were interested in signing Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin during the past summer transfer window.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • SI.COM

Set for sidelines Cirkin (wrist) will need more time to recover from his injury, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference, according to the Northern Echo. "It's a bit longer than expected. F...

Impact Cirkin is set for the sidelines after that the medical staff decided to give him a real period of rest. The defender is still dealing with his wrist injury and complaining of his knee as well. The timeline for his return in uncertain and will depend on his recovery.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with wrist injury Cirkin will miss the start of the 2025/26 season while rehabbing from a wrist injury, the club announced Friday.

Impact It's unclear if this is the same injury that kept Cirkin out of the U21 Euros, but the one thing that's certain is that the defender won't be ready to open the season. He's expected to miss Sunderland's first three matches of the 2025/26 EPL campaign against West Ham United, Burnley and Brentford. As of now, the predicted recovery timeline would have him returning to the side around the September international break.

JULY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham's breakthrough star - Dennis Cirkin Young left-back Cirkin has been singled out for praise by his Spurs boss Jose Mourinho, and should see first-team action this season

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM