Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper Dmytro Rizynk has confirmed that Sunderland were interested in signing him this summer, but has insisted that he is content with his situation in Ukraine.
The Black Cats have been linked with a host of targets in recent weeks, including Riznyk, with transfer insider Fabrizio Romano initially breaking the news of their interest in the stopper. Writing on X last month, he said: “Understand Sunderland asked for deal conditions for Shakhtar Donetsk GK Dmytro Riznyk. No proposals or concrete bid so far.”
Those reports were then followed up by a pair of updates from Alan Nixon via Patreon, with the renowned journalist first stating that Shakhtar could be tempted into selling Riznyk this summer despite their ongoing Europe League qualification bid, and then claiming that Sunderland could rekindle their interest in the player due to injury concerns surrounding Anthony Patterson.
But according to comments from Riznyk himself, while Sunderland’s interest was genuine, it would appear unlikely that he will be be leaving Donetsk any time soon.
What has Dmytro Riznyk said about Sunderland transfer interest?
Speaking to Ukrainian outlet Tribuna, the goalkeeper said: “Yes, there was interest, everything is correct, I can confirm. But I am a Shakhtar player and I am happy about it.”
Looking ahead to a pivotal Europa League qualification clash with Panathinaikos, Riznyk once again reiterated his commitment to Shakhtar’s cause, adding: “We are a team: we defend together and attack together. That says it all.”
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