Sunderland star Wilson Isidor has also spoken about a previous transfer link with Regis Le Bris
Sunderland star Wilson Isidor has also spoken about a previous transfer link with Regis Le Bris
Wilson Isidor names Champions League club he was ‘supposed’ to join instead of Sunderland
Sunderland striker Wilson Insidor has revealed that he came close to joining Champions League outfit Brest last season before sealing his switch to the Stadium of Light.
The Frenchman signed for the Black Cats on an initial loan agreement from Russian side Zenit St. Petersburg last summer, before making his stay in the North East permanent during the January transfer window.
Isidor enjoyed a hugely successful debut campaign in England, ending Sunderland successful promotion bid as the club’s top scorer after amassing 13 goals in red and white. But in an interview with YouTube channel Samos TV last month, the 24-year-old opened up on how close he came to plying his trade at the top table of continental football instead.
When asked if he was happy when he heard about the Black Cats’ interest, Isidor replied: “Yes, I’m so happy. My first instinct was to call a friend of mine who knows Pierre Ekwah, who played at Sunderland. I asked for his number to call him.
“Pierre can’t answer me so I ask out mutual friend how things are going for Pierre at Sunderland. He tells me everything is going really well, the club is great. So I’m reassured to have the perspective of a player, it’s important. Afterwards, I spoke with the coach and the sporting director, and it all came together naturally. As soon as I knew it was Regis Le Bris, I wanted to come.”
