𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐠𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐨-𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬-𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐟𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐉𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐠𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐨-𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫.…𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

In a stunning development for Sunderland AFC, club legend and former goalkeeper Jimmy Montgomery is set to return to the club in 2026, this time not between the posts but as a co-owner. The announcement, confirmed by current owners Kyril Louis‑Dreyfus and Juan Sartori, marks a historic moment for the Black Cats, blending legacy with leadership at the highest level.

Montgomery, who spent the majority of his playing career with Sunderland, is celebrated as one of the club’s most iconic figures. His heroics in goal, most famously during the 1973 FA Cup final, have made him a lifelong symbol of dedication, resilience, and club spirit. Fans will undoubtedly welcome his return with open arms, as Montgomery now transitions from club hero to part of its executive leadership.

Speaking about the move, Montgomery shared, “Sunderland has always been home to me. To be able to contribute to the club’s future in a meaningful way is a dream come true. I hope to help build a team and an organization that fans can be proud of for generations.”

The current ownership duo, Louis‑Dreyfus and Sartori, expressed their enthusiasm at the partnership: “Bringing Jimmy back into the heart of the club, where his passion and insight can directly influence our decisions, is a step toward honoring Sunderland’s history while shaping its future. His presence strengthens our commitment to both the fans and the community.”

While details of Montgomery’s exact role in day-to-day operations are yet to be revealed, the move signals a powerful blend of experience, loyalty, and footballing knowledge in Sunderland’s boardroom. Fans can expect not only a symbolic return of a club icon but also a voice in strategic decisions that may shape the club’s trajectory for years to come.

As the 2026 season approaches, the football world will watch closely to see how this legendary figure impacts Sunderland AFC both on and off the pitch. For now, one thing is certain: Jimmy Montgomery is back, and Sunderland’s story is about to enter an exciting new chapter.