Amad's smash-hit loan spell at Sunderland could give the Black Cats a crucial edge as they prepare to bring in a fresh batch of summer recruits, according to Kristjaan Speakman. Manchester United forward Amad spent last season on Wearside and was one of the Championship's brightest stars, turning in a series of fine performances and scoring spectatular goals.
The Ivory Coast international has now returned to Old Trafford and is unlikely to return to Sunderland next season with Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag now keen to see what the 20-year-old can offer to his Premier League squad. But the fact that Sunderland took a talented player who was low on confidence after a disappointing loan at Scottish giants Rangers last season and kick-started his career will make the Black Cats an attractive option both for young players being sent out on loan, or young talents looking for a new club on a permanent basis.
Amad was one of four loan players who spent time at Sunderland, with Ellis Simms recalled from his successful stay by Everton in January as they dealt with a striker crisis, while Paris St-Germain midfielder Edouard Michut impressed during his stay, and Leeds United forward Joe Gelhardt also both played an important part as the Black Cats secured a play-off spot. "When players come on loan, you are relying on them to embrace what is going on," Sunderland's sporting director Speakman told the club's Youtube channel.
