It's been a long road back to the top flight for Roberts, whose last Premier League appearance came during a loan spell with Norwich City in 2019.
And the 28-year-old thanked not just Regis Le Bris, who he says has been "great", but also former Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray for helping him get his career back on track at Wearside.
Roberts also hailed the importance of first team coach Michael Proctor and former coach Mike Dodds, who left for Wycombe earlier this season, and the winger now can't wait to get another taste of top flight football.
"Everyone knows it's going to be tough, it's a different beast these days," said the former Manchester City winger.
"But we're a big club and everyone can see that with the fans.
"We’ll have a right go. We wanted to get out of this Championship and we did that, so anything is possible."
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Roberts played a major role in Sunderland's promotion, starting 38 of the 46 games in the regular season, before battling through the discomfort of a torn calf to come off the bench and turn the play-off final on its head at Wembley last weekend.
It capped a remarkable first season in charge for head coach Le Bris, who has impressed Roberts from day one at the Stadium of Light.
"He's very reserved, you probably don't get a lot of him," said Roberts.
"But he's very calm and he's been brilliant from the day that he's come.
"I can't say enough about the man. He's been great. He's made me enjoy football again, as did Tony Mowbray.
"And shout out to Doddsy [Mike Dodds] and Proc [Michael Proctor] as well.
"They've been fantastic with me the whole way through. There's a lot of people to thank. It's been a real team effort and well deserved.
"We said at the start, the manager asked us what we want to get out this season and it was promotion - whatever way.
"We had to grind throughout the season and lost five on the bounce and we turned it around with the win at Coventry and then showed the resilience to get over the line.
"It's been the story of our season. When it matters, we've turned up and it's great to play with a top group of lads that are young and a lot are going to do great things."
Sunderland's Premier League fixture list will be confirmed on Wednesday, June 18, and for Roberts' family, there are two games in particular to look out for - both on Merseyside.
"My mum is looking forward to Everton," said Roberts.
"She said she can't wait especially with the new ground and stuff obviously.
"My dad's obviously a Liverpool fan. I've been to most of the grounds I think but I'm just looking forward to being with this club up there.
"Going from League One, Championship and then Premier League - it's been a joy and I can't tell you how proud I am."