“Jenson Seelt Breaks Silence on Transfer Talk After Sunderland Loss ā Sends Clear Signal to RĆ©gis Le Bris”**
After a frustrating 3-0 pre-season defeat to Hearts, Sunderland defender Jenson Seelt has addressed growing speculation over his futureārevealing 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 RĆ©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 thatās at Sunderland or elsewhere.
āYeah, a loan is an optionāwe just donāt know yet,ā Seelt said. āWhat matters most to me now is getting regular minutes after a year out. Weāll choose whatever path gives me that.ā
Despite Sunderlandās plans to bring in defensive reinforcements, Seeltās steady performances alongside Dan Ballard havenāt 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: āTheyāll probably sign other players too, but I feel really good right now. If Iām needed for the first game, Iāll be ready.ā
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 clubās support network for getting him through.
āLast season was rough,ā he reflected. āBut I worked all summer to be ready for pre-season. Now I feel greatāstrong, happy, and confident again. My girlfriend being in England really helped, and the club never made me feel alone.ā
Seelt also reserved praise for new manager RĆ©gis Le Bris, whose hands-on approach has had a big impact: āHeās really supportive, talks to me a lot, and I feel like he trusts me. I hope to keep making him proud.ā
With Sunderlandās final pre-season fixtures approaching and the Premier League opener against West Ham looming, Seeltās future remains uncertainābut his hunger, maturity, and commitment are crystal clear.