Lens coach discussed my loan with the Sunderland boss before the transfer – Salis Abdul Samed
Ghana midfielder Salis Abdul Samed has revealed that his coach at RC Lens discussed his loan transfer with Sunderland's head coach before finalizing the deal.The 24-year-old joined Sunderland on loan from the French Ligue 1 side for the remainder of the season.This move came after his playing time at RC Lens was significantly reduced, and he had been left out of the squad this season without making any appearances.Samed noted his familiarity with Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris from his time at Lorient and his connection through a former coach at RC Lens.“I know the Head Coach well from his time at Lorient, and his best friend was my coach at RC Lens, so they had some discussions about me,” he said after his unveiling.Abdul Samed's season was hampered by injuries last year, making 39 appearances across all competitions, including the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.He attracted interest from multiple French clubs, including FC Nantes, Stade Brestois, and AS Saint-Étienne. Ultimately, Samed opted for the challenge of English football, believing it to be the best step for his career.The Ghanaian international has been left out of the national team’s squad for the...
Ghana midfielder Salis Abdul Samed has revealed that his coach at RC Lens discussed his loan transfer with Sunderland's head coach before finalizing the deal.
The 24-year-old joined Sunderland on loan from the French Ligue 1 side for the remainder of the season.
This move came after his playing time at RC Lens was significantly reduced, and he had been left out of the squad this season without making any appearances.
Samed noted his familiarity with Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris from his time at Lorient and his connection through a former coach at RC Lens.
“I know the Head Coach well from his time at Lorient, and his best friend was my coach at RC Lens, so they had some discussions about me,” he said after his unveiling.
Abdul Samed's season was hampered by injuries last year, making 39 appearances across all competitions, including the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.
He attracted interest from multiple French clubs, including FC Nantes, Stade Brestois, and AS Saint-Étienne. Ultimately, Samed opted for the challenge of English football, believing it to be the best step for his career.
The Ghanaian international has been left out of the national team’s squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger.
