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title: "Sunderland: Benji Kimpioka talks of potential return"
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author: "Ben Crump"
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published: "2020-08-25T15:50:06Z"
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# Sunderland: Benji Kimpioka talks of potential return

**Former Sunderland attacker Benji Kimpioka has [discussed](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/free-agent-striker-reveals-what-he-wants-sunderland-2951945) his future and a potential return to the Stadium of Light.**

The 20-year-old attacker made [four appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/benjamin-mbunga-kimpioka/profil/spieler/433652) in League One last season for the Black Cats before his contract expired in June and his future remains hanging in the balance.

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After leaving Wearside, the Swedish under-21 international returned to his homeland at the beginning of summer to undergo some [training](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/benji-kimpioka-training-european-side-uncertainty-over-his-sunderland-future-continues-2913728) with his former club IK Sirius.

The youngster has revealed that he has had offers from other clubs, [however his latest comments have not ruled out a return to the Black Cats.](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/free-agent-striker-reveals-what-he-wants-sunderland-2951945)

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

In total, Kimpioka has made [14 first team appearances for Sunderland](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/benjamin-mbunga-kimpioka/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/433652), in which he has netted [three goals.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/benjamin-mbunga-kimpioka/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/433652) and that could become more if his latest comments see a move develop.

*“It \[Sunderland’s offer\] is still relevant,”* said Kimpioka, [speaking to UNT.](https://unt.se/nyheter/artikel/fortsatt-siriustraning-for-kimpioka/8j89qxqr)

*“Their contract proposal is still on the table and it is first and foremost up to me and then my family what I should do.*

*“There are small things you have as a requirement for your contract. If other clubs offer better deals, you may want Sunderland, which you still like, to match it.*

*“You ask yourself questions, but as I said, Sunderland is a club that I love very much and we will see.*

*“There are other alternatives absolutely, but I do not want to go out with anything other than that.”*

So far this summer, Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson has made moves to sign [Aiden O’Brien, Morgan Feeney, Remi Matthews and Bailey Wright.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/afc-sunderland/transfers/verein/289)

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

It is strange that Sunderland have not pushed a return for Kimpioka. The youngster is a talent and his early performances have impressed.

Of course, the introduction of the [salary cap](https://www.efl.com/news/2020/august/squad-salary-caps-introduced-in-league-one-and-league-two/) in the English Football League could of course have financial restraints on a potential move so it remains to be seen if a deal can go through.

***Do you think Kimpioka should return to Sunderland this summer? Let us know in the comments section below…***