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Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki continues to impress for club and country
Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki should stay at the Stadium of Light for a while to come, even if his performances on Wearside attract interest from high-profile suitors, according to his national team boss.
The 20-year-old has made a hugely promising start to life on Wearside, and has established himself as a virtual ever-present of Regis Le Bris’ midfield since completing a £17 million move from Belgian outfit Union Saint-Gilloise during the summer transfer window.
And while speculation over the prospect of a big money exit hasn’t started just yet, DR Congo manager Sébastien Desabre - who handed Sadiki his senior international debut last year - suspects that it is only a matter of time before the player begins to attract attention from the traditional upper echelons of the Premier League.
What has been said about Noah Sadiki’s transfer future at Sunderland?
Speaking to Africa Foot, when asked whether he expects Sadiki to find himself at the centre of transfer interest in the future, Desabre said: “It’s quite possible. The big Premier League clubs have a lot of money, and they can make a big offer that’s hard to refuse.
“In my opinion, he’ll soon be among the best in his position in the Premier League, and when you look at his progress, there’s no doubt he’ll play for a big club one day. But he’s only 20 years old; he still has plenty of room to improve. Let’s give him time.”
But while Desabre is convinced that Sadiki has a bright future at the highest level, he has also urged the starlet to be patient with his career pathway. He added: “That said, I think Noah Sadiki’s best interest is to stay at Sunderland for at least another season. He’s discovering the Premier League, and we need to give him time to adapt.
“It’s early November, and it’s going to be a long season. There will probably be a point where Sunderland experiences a dip in form. It will be interesting to see how Noah adapts if that happens.”
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This is not the first time that Desabre has spoken highly of Sadiki in recent times. Back in September, when reflecting on the midfielder’s start to life with Sunderland, he said: “Noah Sadiki is a very promising player. And he’s going to progress in England. At 20, he’s already very mature. What’s interesting about him is not only his ability to win the ball back, but also his ability to exploit it.
“Furthermore, he’s a very hard-working, intelligent player who quickly understands what’s expected of him. In two or three years, I think he’ll be among the best players in his position in the Premier League. Because he knows what he wants and gives himself the means to achieve it.”
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