“Jenson Seelt Breaks Silence on Transfer Talk After Sunderland Loss â Sends Clear Signal to RĂ©gis Le Bris”**
After a frustrating 3-0 pre-season defeat to Hearts, Sunderland defender Jenson Seelt has addressed growing speculation over his futureârevealing a potential loan move is on the table as he looks to rebuild momentum following a long injury layoff.
However, the 22-year-old insists he’s fully committed to proving himself and is ready to answer the call if head coach RĂ©gis Le Bris needs him on opening day.
The Dutch centre-back missed the entire 2024-25 senior campaign due to a serious knee injury but has returned strongly this summer, quietly impressing in pre-season despite Sunderland’s plans to strengthen at the back.
Speaking candidly, Seelt admitted that securing consistent playing time is now his top priority, regardless of whether thatâs at Sunderland or elsewhere.
âYeah, a loan is an optionâwe just donât know yet,â Seelt said. âWhat matters most to me now is getting regular minutes after a year out. Weâll choose whatever path gives me that.â
Despite Sunderlandâs plans to bring in defensive reinforcements, Seeltâs steady performances alongside Dan Ballard havenât gone unnoticed. His composure and physical presence have improved, and internally, the club is said to value his attitude and professionalism.
While realistic about the competition for places, Seelt remains upbeat: âTheyâll probably sign other players too, but I feel really good right now. If Iâm needed for the first game, Iâll be ready.â
The former PSV Eindhoven man, who joined Sunderland in 2022, spoke openly about the mental and physical toll of a year-long rehab, crediting his girlfriend, family, and the clubâs support network for getting him through.
âLast season was rough,â he reflected. âBut I worked all summer to be ready for pre-season. Now I feel greatâstrong, happy, and confident again. My girlfriend being in England really helped, and the club never made me feel alone.â
Seelt also reserved praise for new manager RĂ©gis Le Bris, whose hands-on approach has had a big impact: âHeâs really supportive, talks to me a lot, and I feel like he trusts me. I hope to keep making him proud.â
With Sunderlandâs final pre-season fixtures approaching and the Premier League opener against West Ham looming, Seeltâs future remains uncertainâbut his hunger, maturity, and commitment are crystal clear.