Fofana: Sunderland move can be 'something special' after Arsenal snub

Belgian winger Malick Fofana chose Sunderland over Arsenal and Crystal Palace on deadline day.

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What happened. Malick Fofana joined Sunderland from Lyon in a £30m deadline-day deal, despite interest from Arsenal and Crystal Palace.

• Arsenal considered a bid after being offered Fofana last week.
• Arteta held talks but had concerns about his physical adaptation.
• Fofana believes he can achieve 'something special' at Sunderland.

“something special”

— Malick Fofana

Fofana now begins his Sunderland career, aiming to prove his doubters wrong in the Premier League.

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