Dwight Yorke.

TYNE AND WEAR, England, CMC – Trinidadian star Dwight Yorke will discuss his role at Sunderland this week but says he needs to get away to rethink his future in the game.

 

The 36-year old former Trinidad & Tobago captain is out of contract following the end of his two-year deal and while he is set to discuss his future at the club with manager Roy Keane, he said he would be mulling over his options.

 

“The gaffer (manager) and I have spoken a couple of times and there will be more talk in the week ahead,” the former Manchester United star told the Sunderland Echo.

“I have just got to go away and take stock. If the manager wants to speak to me, he knows where I am. I feel like I’m in good nick.

 

“I’ve been very lucky over the years with the injuries and I do want to keep playing. Whether it’s at this club, or somewhere else, I don’t know.”

 

Keane, who played with Yorke at Old Trafford, signed Yorke on a £200 000 deal two years ago while Sunderland were still a Championship team.

 

Yorke responded by infusing the squad with his vast experience as the club swept to promotion. His knowledge was also helpful as Sunderland also managed to avoid relegation from the Premiership this season.

 

There has been speculation that Yorke could head back to Australia where he played two seasons for Sydney FC before leaving for Sunderland or could accept a player/coach role at Sunderland.

 

Yorke did not confirm either option.

 

“Everyone knows I had a fantastic time out there. I’m sure they will be watching closely to see what I’m still capable of doing,” he said.

 

“They know how much I enjoyed being in Australia, but this was a challenge I just couldn’t pass up at the time.”

 

He added: “To be perfectly honest, I’ve only heard that [player/coach option] rumoured around and I have not had that put to me.

 

“It’s no secret that I’m doing my coaching badges. I feel like I’ve got knowledge of the game I can pass on to other players. But I do want to play at some stage next season.

 

“I’ve just to go away and think about the whole thing and obviously it’s got to be a situation that suits both parties.”

 

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