Black Stars midfielder Abdul Salis Samed has been linked with a new destination after reports emerged of SC Montpellier’s interest in Samed. (Click highlighted text to read full story)
According to French sports media outlet L’Equipe, Samed is on the radar of EFL Championship side AFC Sunderland with a season long loan deal on the table.
After starring in the 2021 season, Samed has fallen down the perking order at French Ligue 1 side RC Lens due to a mix of poor form and injuries.
After the opening game of the 2024-2025 season, Lens head coach, William Still, stated that Samed was part of a group of players moved to the reserve team.
Samed played 35 games in all competitions in the 2023-2024 season with most of his appearances coming off the bench.
However, the EFL Championship side has emerged as a major destination for Samed who could follow the footsteps of former Black Stars players John Mensah and Sulley Muntari, should the move materialize.
Sunderland lead the Championship standings after bagging a 4-0 win over Sheffield United and a 1-0 win over Burnley ahead of a league tie against Portsmouth.
