Liverpool and Arsenal transfer target had 'no choice' but to accept offer

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Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg has claimed he had “no choice” but to sign a new contract with the club, despite having been linked with a move to Liverpool earlier this year. Speaking about the decision to sign the deal that ties him to his boyhood club until 2030, Rigg told the Sunderland Echo: “I can't get too much on a high because there's always something around the corner.

Chris Rigg signed a new long-term contract at Sunderland during the summer (Image: Getty Images) “But no, I was buzzing to commit my future here. Because I know what this club means, their ambitions, and you can see it on the pitch.” On reaching the top flight of English soccer with Sunderland, Rigg added: "I think it's every boy's dream to be a Premier League player, and not just to be a Premier League player, to be a player that's grew up in this city, this town and what it means for the fans.

Learn more "I've definitely got the qualities to be a Premier League player. But I think we're on the right path." Liverpool.com says: It will be interesting to see how Rigg and Sunderland get on as the season progresses.