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George Bennett

Sunderland winger Amad Diallo urges supporters to change his chant

Sunderland winger Amad Diallo has called on supporters to change his chant, as the Black Cats return to Championship action against Millwall.

Diallo joined Sunderland from Manchester United on a season-long loan in the summer, and hit a rich vein of form before the World Cup break.

He scored three goals in six games for the Black Cats and the supporters have dedicated their very own chant to the Ivorian winger.

The chant has been sung from the stands since his arrival from Old Trafford. However, although Diallo has been delighted by the support he's received at the Stadium of Light, he has urged fans to change the words.

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"Sunderland fans I've had an amazing time so far," Diallo revealed on Sunderland's official Twitter account. "I love your energy and having you sing my name is incredible.

"But we need to be respectful. Let's change the song, keep the noise and move forward together."

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