View attachment 241304
Sunderlands summer overhaul
The Sunderland board have been very busy this summer. Not only has their been a change in management there has been a complete overhaul of the playing staff. With the boards vision of the club one day being one of Europe's elite drastic changes were needed.
No fewer than 8 players have left the club for pastures new, these include
Jermaine Defoe who has joined Reading for no fee. It was felt that Defoe's 80k a week wages did not reflect his ability.
Also leaving the club for no fee were Abou Diaby and Jordi Gomez who have joined Queens Park Rangers and Stoke.
Patrick Van Aanholt and Sebastian Larsson have joined Leicester for a combined fee of £3m
The biggest surprise exit may be that of Adam Johnson who has left to join Q.P.R. Although ever present in the team last season the club believe his off field antics have affected his performances and his wages could be spent better elsewhere. Johnson has left for a fee of £5 million with future payments depending on his performances for his new team.
Also to leave the club this summer were Costel Pantilimon and Jack Rodwell.
The club would like to wish all those that have left the best of luck in their new adventures.
Next up will be an Overview of the clubs new arrivals.
Sunderlands summer overhaul
The Sunderland board have been very busy this summer. Not only has their been a change in management there has been a complete overhaul of the playing staff. With the boards vision of the club one day being one of Europe's elite drastic changes were needed.
No fewer than 8 players have left the club for pastures new, these include
Jermaine Defoe who has joined Reading for no fee. It was felt that Defoe's 80k a week wages did not reflect his ability.
Also leaving the club for no fee were Abou Diaby and Jordi Gomez who have joined Queens Park Rangers and Stoke.
Patrick Van Aanholt and Sebastian Larsson have joined Leicester for a combined fee of £3m
The biggest surprise exit may be that of Adam Johnson who has left to join Q.P.R. Although ever present in the team last season the club believe his off field antics have affected his performances and his wages could be spent better elsewhere. Johnson has left for a fee of £5 million with future payments depending on his performances for his new team.
Also to leave the club this summer were Costel Pantilimon and Jack Rodwell.
The club would like to wish all those that have left the best of luck in their new adventures.
Next up will be an Overview of the clubs new arrivals.