After guiding the club to Premier League safety, Dick Advocaat has decided not to remain as Sunderland head coach.
Dick Advocaat will not extend his stay as Sunderland head coach and has decided to retire from club management.
The Dutchman arrived at the Stadium of Light in March following the dismissal of Gus Poyet and guided the club to Premier League safety with a game to spare.
Advocaat, who has previously managed PSV, Rangers and Zenit among others, was visibly emotional after securing the necessary point at Arsenal last Wednesday, before ending the season with a 3-1 defeat at Chelsea.