Recruited for nearly 30 million euros, Malick Fofana is still discreet in the Premier League. Arriving at Sunderland in the
Malick Fofana has endured a quiet start at Sunderland following his nearly 30 million euro permanent transfer from Lyon on September 1. In four Premier League substitute appearances totaling around 116 minutes, the 21-year-old Belgian international winger has yet to score a goal or provide an assist.
Manager Régis Le Bris defended Fofana, noting that young players require a learning process to adapt to the intensity of the Premier League. Fofana missed summer preparation after Sunderland beat Crystal Palace to secure his signature on deadline day, but he recently made his second start in a 2-1 Europa League win over Torreense.
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