Ligue 1 - Cisse to return to Marseille

Eurosport - Mon, 25 May 14:06:00 2009

Sunderland have confirmed they will not be signing striker Djibril Cisse on a permanent basis.

FOOTBALL 2008-2009 Premier League Sunderland Djibril Cisse - 0

The 27-year-old France international spent the season on loan at the Stadium of Light, and the Black Cats negotiated the terms of a prospective transfer then.

However, chairman Niall Quinn today revealed that they would not be taking up that option.

He told the club's official website: "We wish Djibril well and thank him for his contribution to the club this season."

It is understood the fee Sunderland agreed was around £10 million, although because it was set in Euros, the weakness of the pound since meant it could have amounted to nearer £13m.

Cisse made 38 appearances for the club and scored 11 goals, one fewer than strike-partner Kenwyne Jones, but he found the back of the net only once in his last 12, four of which came from the bench as it became clear that he was unlikely to remain on Wearside.

He was an unused substitute for the 3-2 home defeat by Chelsea, and Monday's announcement came as no surprise.

PA Sport

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  1. I think he is not much of a team player, very often­ going for glory rather than trying to set Jones up. ­ But thanks to Cisse still, he is one of the reasons­ that Sunderland is safe .... hope he does well else­ where !!!

    From Darian, on Tue 26 May 4:26AM

  2. Lord of the Manor of Frodsham is on the run. Safe­ passage, back you go.

    From buffaloi90, on Mon 25 May 7:12PM

  3. Why must they use such an unflattering photo of the­ striker?
    Obviously the writer is terribly biased.

    From Girdheart, on Mon 25 May 3:59PM

  4. Cisse: won't forget the goal against the Mags -­ thanks for that.

    From patrick.jewell, on Mon 25 May 2:29PM

  5. surprised have you not watched him play this season?

    From PAUL, on Mon 25 May 2:25PM

  6. WoW suprised..

    From Nath, on Mon 25 May 2:12PM
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