Ndong sacked by Sunderland

Ndong was signed for £13.6million from Lorient in 2016 and made 49 League appearances for Sunderland, however he went AWOL after the 'Black Cats' were relegated for the second consecutive season at the end of 2017/18.

After four months away from the North East club, Ndong finally returned this weekend but the only thing waiting for him at Sunderland was his P45.

In a statement released by the club Sunderland said: 

''Sunderland AFC has given notice under its contract with Didier Ndong. The player, who was under contract with the club until June 2021, failed to return to Sunderland for pre-season training in July as scheduled, nor in the subsequent months that followed. No reason was given for his failure to report and continued absence.

"As a result, the club has accepted Didier Ndong's repudiatory breaches of contract and notice of the same has been provided to the player. Sunderland AFC does so whilst retaining the right to pursue the player and any club he may subsequently join in relation to compensation for the value of the player."