Benji Kimpioka’s contract at Sunderland comes to an end in the summer of 2020, as per Transfermarkt.
However, there has been no agreement reached on that being extended, with the 19-year-old wanting to become a first-team player and to get terms which reflect that, as reported by Roker Report, who interviewed his agent Martin Klette:
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— Roker Report (@RokerReport) September 15, 2019
While insisting that his client is happy to be at Sunderland, Klette suggested that Kimpioka won’t sign terms to merely be sent out on loan, claiming that he wants to be in the first-team plans.
This seems like a big demand though, as he has only ever played nine times for Sunderland, with five of those appearances coming in the EFL Trophy.
In addition, his four league appearances total just 27 minutes, while he has only made the bench once this campaign, in the Carabao Cup against Burnley, though even then he didn’t come on.
With all of this in mind, there are not many Sunderland fans who are impressed by the 19-year-old’s demands.
A selection of Twitter reaction to the interview, including posts from dismissive Sunderland fans, can be seen below:
He’s totally and utterly garbage.. no way should we be held to ransom by the likes of him and his agent.
— Shaun gunner Graham (@Shaun19948296) September 15, 2019
In a way it’s good that he wants 1st team football with us, unfortunately he hasn’t really shown anything to demonstrate he deserves it. I don’t his agent has done the lad a good service with his choice of words.
— keith coundon (@Keiith_C_1971) September 15, 2019
Think We’ll move him on over Xmas window. Too far down pecking order and insufficient progression. Agent sounds inspiring!
— Rob Hutchison (@RobHSafc) September 15, 2019
Will end up another asoro
— danny (@sunderlanddanny) September 15, 2019
Have you seen this fella play? Chicken with ne heed springs to mind.. JR has already said he is un-coachable, does what he wants, show him the door.
— Anth carter (@CarterAnth) September 15, 2019
He is young and may improve. But unfortunately, having seen him play 5 or 6 times, I have seen nothing to suggest that he will have a good career in game. I hope he proves me wrong but I doubt he will.
— Terence Crombie (@Terry94023972) September 15, 2019
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