Black Cats’ Bold Move for U21 Star Defender Collapsed After Secret Sunderland Trial – What Went Wrong?
In 2022, Sunderland brought Ukrainian defender Roman Didyk on trial, hoping to secure the young talent. However, the deal collapsed after an injury cut his time short. Now 22, Didyk plays for Ukrainian Premier League side Rukh Lviv and has attracted interest from Preston North End. Sunderland’s foray into the Ukrainian market isn’t new, having signed forward Nazariy Rusyn last summer, though he has struggled to make a significant impact. Didyk, meanwhile, continues to impress, recently scoring a crucial equalizer against Shakhtar Donetsk and earning caps for Ukraine’s U21 team.