One departed Sunderland man has kept in contact with U21 boss Graeme Murty since he left Wearside.
Sunderland have sanctioned several departures this season as Regis Le Bris looked to cut down on the numbers in the squad.
The team during the 2023/24 season was rather congested with youngsters, many of whom weren’t quite up to the levels of the Championship, partially a reason as to why the campaign ended in disappointment, with the Black Cats finishing 16th.
As a result, one exiled Sunderland man who has most recently departed on a permanent transfer is Jewison Bennette, who moved to Ukrainian outfit LNZ Cherkasy.
Following his exit from the Stadium of Light, U21 boss Graeme Murty has reflected on the Costa Rican international.
Graeme Murty praises ‘brilliant’ Jewison Bennette following Sunderland departure
Recently, Bennette departed Sunderland after it was made clear that he had no future in Le Bris’ plans, with the winger notching just one substitute appearance in all competitions, and that came in the EFL Cup away at Preston North End, where the French boss utilised a second-string side consisting of the likes of Abdoullah Ba and Luis Hemir, both of which were also sanctioned departures, just on a loan basis.
After his departure, U21 boss Graeme Murty spoke about the youngster and his impact at the club.
Per Sunderland Echo, Murty said: “We’ve been in touch with Jewi. Jewi has been really brilliant to be around,” Murty said. “I think, as you can imagine, he’s a really bubbly person to be around and we just wish him all the best.
“So him and his family are going to move across to a vastly different place. And we just wish him from our club all the very best for him and we hope that this move is ridiculously successful.”
Jewison Bennette was unable to live up to expectations set by Costa Rican journalist
Bennette arrived on Wearside in 2022 with plenty of expectations to be a top prospect who could flourish into a brilliant winger at Sunderland, but unfortunately, things didn’t quite pan out that way.
He was told exactly what he had to do when arriving at the Stadium of Light by Costa Rican journalist Kevin Jimenez, who spoke to Roker Report following his arrival, and it’s safe to say that unfortunately what was needed didn’t come to fruition.
“It’s tough to compare him to someone at a high international level since he is only 18,” said Jimenez.
“I think he will need to go try and adapt as quickly as possible, and see if his strengths in Costa Rica can carry over to Sunderland.
“He is a young talent that has been given a chance.
“He has shown good moments – now the next step will be to do it at a consistent level.”