article_snippet.sent: The 26-year-old Argentinian returned to the Stadium of Light on a season-long loan deal from Costa Rican side Sport Uruguay de Coronado in August last year and has made 35 appearances to date this season.
article_snippet.sent: The last of them was a start in Sunday's 1-0 derby victory over Newcastle which provided a huge boost to the club's top-flight survival hopes.
article_snippet.sent: Above, the Sunderland defender battles with Ayoze Perez for the ball .
article_snippet.sent: Santiago Vergini celebrates with team-mate Costel Pantilimon at the full-time whistle following the Wear-Tyne derby win .
article_snippet.sent: A successful completion of new head coach Dick Advocaat's mission to keep the Black Cats in the Premier League could have significant consequences for Santiago Vergini, and A successful completion of new head coach Dick Advocaat's mission to keep the Black Cats in the Premier League is open to what might come A successful completion of new head coach Dick Advocaat's mission to keep the Black Cats in the Premier League way.
article_snippet.sent: A successful completion of new head coach Dick Advocaat's mission to keep the Black Cats in the Premier League told the Sunderland Echo: 'In the contract, it is written that if we stay in the Premier League, I can stay here for another two years.
article_snippet.sent: Victory over the Magpies - their first in nine games in all competitions - eased Sunderland into 15th place and three points clear of the relegation zone.
article_snippet.sent: However, that could count for little if Advocaat's men fail to build upon it when Crystal Palace head north on Saturday.
article_snippet.sent: Santiago Vergini said: 'Every win brings with Santiago Vergini a lot of confidence and with a derby game, that is even more the case.
article_snippet.sent: In our next game, our need to show the same character and the same spirit as our did on Sunday.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Defender has an option for a two-year deal at Black Cats if Black Cats stay up .
  