Sunderland’s contract breakthrough which should prove valuable after West Ham deal
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While this season has been one filled with frustration for Sunderland defender Aji Alese, the Black Cats defender finally looks ready to kick on after an injury-ravaged campaign. The 23-year-old underwent surgery on a thigh injury last summer, after suffering a recurrence of an issue he sustained in February last year, and has made just six Championship appearances this term. Yet Alese’s impressive performances when he first arrived at Sunderland, joining the club from West Ham, prompted the...

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