The 25-year-old has been told that he is part of Bruce’s long-term plans at the Stadium of Light.
“I definitely want to stay here and the manager wants me to stay, too, so I’ll be here next season,” said Richardson in the Daily Star.
“This will be my fourth year here. I said when I joined I wanted to put down roots, prove myself as a Premier League player and settle at the club.
“I’m enjoying it here. I love the club, the area and the fans, who have supported me ever since I started.”
