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Sunderland man delighted with summer arrival – No mercy in Black Cats dressing room

Sunderland winger Nilson Angulo has admitted he was delighted by the late arrival of compatriot Juan Riquelme Angulo to the club this summer. The winger is in his full season with the Sunderland after arriving at the Stadium of Light…

By Sean Lunt · Sport Witness

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 3:35 PM

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Nilson Angulo is delighted compatriot Juan Riquelme Angulo joined Sunderland from Independiente del Valle.
The 18-year-old forward has faced lighthearted dressing room teasing due to being named after Juan Román Riquelme.
Nilson Angulo stated he is actively helping his fellow Ecuadorian adapt to life in the Premier League.

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Sunderland winger Nilson Angulo has expressed his delight following the late summer signing of compatriot Juan Riquelme Angulo from Independiente del Valle. Speaking to ESPN, the Ecuadorian winger explained that he is actively helping his 18-year-old teammate settle in at the Stadium of Light, knowing firsthand how challenging transitioning to the Premier League can be.

Nilson Angulo also revealed that the Sunderland squad has teased the teenager over his namesake, Argentine football icon Juan Román Riquelme. Despite the dressing room banter, Angulo praised the young forward's qualities and expressed confidence that his opportunity to shine will come.

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