Larsson preparing for life after Sunderland

After six years at the Stadium of Light, it appears Sebastian Larsson’s time at Sunderland has come to an end.

The Black Cats regular is out of contract this summer but according to his agent, the Sweden international is not ready to call time on his career in England just yet.

Larsson’s long-time representative Per Jonsson has claimed the midfielder has already received offers from around the world, including from his native Sweden.

But despite apparent global interest, Larsson intends to remain in this country, with English clubs reportedly preparing to move for him.

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“He’s not ready to go home. Sebastian is very keen to stay in England and besides, [there are] bids from there,” Jonsson said.

“There are clubs in Turkey and China which have submitted bids.”

Larsson joined Sunderland in 2011 and since then, he’s played more than 200 games for nine different managers.

The midfielder, who turns 32 this week, is one of the few long-serving players to have survived the unending series of successive regimes and philosophy changes at the Stadium of Light.

Larsson featured 21 times in the Premier League last season, having returned to the side in December after suffering a knee injury last summer.

The former Arsenal and Birmingham City midfielder has been linked with a summer move to Serie A side Fiorentina but following his agent’s comments, Larsson is likely to rule out a move to Italy.