Nazariy Rusyn will leave Sunderland in the January transfer window according to reports suggesting it’s a “done deal.” Having signed for Sunderland last summer, the striker played fairly regularly in the 2023/24 campaign as the team struggled but this term, under new boss Regis Le Bris, his first-team opportunities have been sparse.
The Ukrainian forward has made seven appearances this term, but only played 145 minutes while he hasn’t featured at all since a five-minute cameo against Derby County back at the start of October. It’s no surprise, then, that reports suggest Rusyn is all set for an exit from the Stadium of Light next month.
According to Zorya Lodonsk on Twitter/X, the outlet’s correspondent Dmytro Vienkov has claimed the departure is all but confirmed already, and the only matter left to resolve is where Rusyn goes and for how long. Whether it’s a loan move or a permanent transfer remains to be seen. With the emergence of Tommy Watson out on the wing, and the relative success of Wilson Isidor up front down the centre, as well as Aaron Connolly’s presence, it is unlikely Rusyn’s game time will improve going forward under Le Bris.
While injuries could open the door for him to get another chance at Sunderland, it is unlikely. Abdoullah Ba’s Sunderland career also appears to be coming to an end as he has not played a single minute of football under Le Bris this term.
It has even been suggested that new signing Milan Aleksic could be sent out on loan in the New Year, while the future of fellow new-boy, Salis Abdul Samed, is still up for debate, with the midfielder yet to feature this season due to injury.
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