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title: "Sunderland: Demetri Mitchell discusses future after Black Cats spell"
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published: "2020-08-19T12:10:36Z"
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# Sunderland: Demetri Mitchell discusses future after Black Cats spell

**Former Manchester United defender Demetri Mitchell has [discussed](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/former-hearts-loanee-demetri-mitchell-talks-about-his-next-move-following-manchester-united-exit-2946112) his future after spending the majority of pre-season training with Sunderland.**

With the 2020/21 season fast approaching, transfer gossip continues to develop at the Stadium of Light, with manager Phil Parkinson’s determination to bring in some [defenders rife.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-transfer-rumours/sunderland-phil-smith-gives-verdict-on-potential-luke-garbutt-move/)

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The ex-Red Devils man is on the club’s radar, having been training with the Wearsiders after his release from Man United earlier this [summer.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/demetri-mitchell/profil/spieler/258886)

The 23-year-old has also gained interest from [Luton](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8630895/Manchester-United-defender-Max-Taylor-talks-MK-Dons-loan-move.html) who are determined to land the left-back and he has now discussed his future.

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

Opening up on where his career moves next and his recent injury problems, Mitchell told [Edinburgh Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/former-hearts-loanee-demetri-mitchell-talks-about-his-next-move-following-manchester-united-exit-2946112):

*“It’s been a tough 18 months but I’ve worked hard through it, right now after the lockdown, I think the little break has given me a little bit of time to relax the body.*

*“I’ve been training for about eight weeks and feeling good. Feeling really good.*

*“It’s been 18 months without a game but, really, it hasn’t been because I was fit the back end of January, missed the chance to go out on loan.*

*“There was really about 11 to 12 months because I was back fit again in February, but obviously the lockdown’s happened so those extra months have added on.*

*“When I came back after the injury, I just kind of knew I need to get myself as fit as possible for this time now.*

*“I am 23 now, it’s time to move on and get more first-team football under my belt.”*

During his time with Man United, [the £225k-valued ace appeared once at first team level whilst also represented the Red Devils’ under-23 side on 25 occasions.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/demetri-mitchell/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/258886)

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

Missing out on a chance to have more appearances for United through injury, Mitchell will be keen to bounce back and make an impression at a new club.

The young defender has been training with the Black Cats over the last few weeks which makes a move to the Stadium of Light extremely likely. He could be a good signing too, with [Edinburgh Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/former-hearts-loanee-demetri-mitchell-talks-about-his-next-move-following-manchester-united-exit-2946112) citing the fact that he made his Manchester United debut back in 2017 and impressed up against Wilfried Zaha, who is well known to be a tricky customer.

***Do you think Sunderland should complete a move for Mitchell? Let us know in the comments section below…***