Journalist Michael Graham has hit out at those who didn’t believe Sunderland fans about Amad Diallo’s quality.
Looking at the recent years in the Championship and the quality that Sunderland fans have been treated to watching, no one quite comes close to Amad Diallo, who shone in the 2022/23 season for the Black Cats.
The Ivorian arrived on Wearside with a fairly poor track record elsewhere, despite his move to Man United, with a recent stint at Rangers in the Scottish Premiership appearing to be unsuccessful. Nonetheless, he thrived under former Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray.
Fast forward two years, the former Sunderland loanee has staked his claim for being one of the top prospects, not only in the Premier League, but in the world, after bagging a late hat-trick for Man United against Southampton.
His latest showing once again proved, not only how much his spell at Sunderland helped his career, but also how Black Cats fans were right all along about the Ivorian.
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Sunderland Journalist Michael Graham gives ‘embarrassed’ verdict for Amad Diallo underestimaters after Man United showing
Former Sunderland loanee Diallo has been integral for Man United ever since Ruben Amorim arrived at the club, scoring five and notching four assists in 10 Premier League matches.
Whilst Man United fans are only recently becoming accustomed to the Ivorian putting in top notch performances on the flanks, the Sunderland faithful would certainly have been already familiar with Diallo showing such class.
The attacker managed 13 goals and three assists in 37 Championship clashes, playing an integral role in the Black Cats reaching a Championship play-off position.
Journalist Michael Graham, via X, has hit back at Man United fans who are only buying into their top prospect after his recent run of performances as he said: “Imagine being one of those people who thought Amad couldn’t be an absolute superstar for Man Utd when Sunderland fans were telling everyone how class he is. Embarrassed for them.”
Amad Diallo blueprint continues to work wonders on Wearside
Sunderland’s emphasis on bringing youngsters through the ranks, or looking to utilise a younger side has certainly taken priority in recent years.
Whilst some may have been sceptical of such an approach in the past, it is safe to say that the majority of Sunderland fans will fully be in favour of it by now, and Diallo is certainly one of the reasons why.
The Ivorian winger was one of the best Championship loan signings for any side in the past decade, and the fact that Sunderland were able to turn his career around at a decisive moment will truly bode well for the club as they look to find their next youngsters to further propel the club.
From the previous success with Diallo, to the current brilliance that current youngsters Chris Rigg and Jobe Bellingham are displaying on Wearside, it is safe to say that Sunderland have accumulated a reputation for a club that simply gets it when nurturing young stars, and that will no doubt help for the future.