Alious“Outcast Sunderland Star Pushing for Exit as January Move to France Beckons — Club Ready to Let Him Go”
Sunderland defender Timothée Pembélé is reportedly eyeing a move away from the Stadium of Light when the January transfer window opens, after growing frustrated with his lack of first-team opportunities.
The 23-year-old, who has been **frozen out of the squad, is eager to reignite his career elsewhere and is said to be keen on a return to France, with Le Havre identified as his preferred destination.
According to SportsBoom, Sunderland are unlikely to block his departure. The club had already informed Pembélé he could leave during the summer, but no move materialised at the time. Now, with his situation unchanged, both player and club appear ready to part ways.
Despite being under contract until 2028, Sunderland are not expected to demand a large fee — a reasonable offer would likely be enough to seal his exit.
A switch back to Ligue 1 could offer Pembélé the **fresh start** he desperately needs. Regular football in familiar surroundings might help him rebuild confidence, regain form, and rediscover the potential that once made him a highly-rated prospect.
If Le Havre can finalise a deal, they could land a motivated young defender eager to prove himself again. Sunderland, meanwhile, would offload a player no longer in Tony Mowbray’s plans, making it a move that suits all parties.
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