Ghana midfielder, Salis Abdul Samed has expressed his determination of helping AFC Sunderland after joining the side on a long season loan deal.
The 24-year-old joins the English Championship from French Ligue 1 side, RC Lens on transfer deadline day.
Speaking to the club website, Salis Samed expressed his delight after joining the side and also pledged to do his best to help the side to return to the topflight.
“I’m very happy to be here – I spoke with the Head Coach about the project and how the supporters love the Club, so it seemed like a good place for me to progress,” he said.
“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.
“To win four games in a row is very difficult, but four games are not enough and we need to continue to work hard and get more wins. I’m a competitor and I love the competition for places – we work as a team and move forward together.”
Abdul Samed becomes the fifth Ghanaian to sign for Sunderland after John Mensah, Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Muntari and Antoine Semenyo.
“I met Asamoah Gyan when I was away with the national team, and he talks to us and gives us advice. We sometimes talk on the phone. I don’t think he knows I’m here yet, but when he does, I’m sure he’ll be very happy,” he added.
Abdul Salis Samed is line to make his debut when Sunderland travel to play Plymouth Argyle F.C. on Saturday, September 14.
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