Elliot Embleton has officially departed Sunderland to join Blackpool, marking the end of his 19-year association with the Black Cats. The 25-year-old midfielder, who was Sunderland's longest-serving player, expressed his enduring loyalty to the club, stating he will always be a Sunderland fan and cherishing his memorable moments, including scoring in the 2022 Play-Off Final at Wembley. Embleton has signed a two-year contract with Blackpool, where he previously enjoyed a successful loan spell during their promotion season. Sunderland will not receive an upfront fee for Embleton but may benefit from future clauses should he succeed at Blackpool. His time at Sunderland was hampered by injuries, which influenced his decision to seek regular playing time elsewhere. Sunderland's sporting director acknowledged Embleton's contributions and wished him well in his new chapter.