After being frozen out of Manchester City with the influx of a host of European players in the summer, Nedum Onouha has found a new home at the Stadium of Light. The England Under 21 international has cemented his place at right back in Steve Bruce’s side and has started around a dozen games for Sunderland in the Premier League.
The time spent on the playing field has boosted his confidence to no end and he is hoping to make him loan move permanent in January. The rise of fellow midfielder Jordan Henderson into the England setup has raised his hopes of an England call-up.
Onouha even scored a scintillating goal at the Stamford Bridge last Sunday when he went past three Chelsea defenders before sliding the ball past a diving Petr Cech; thus becoming the first away player to score at the Bridge.
Onouha started his career in City’s academy and made ninety-four appearances for City, scoring thrice, during seven years at the club. He explained that leaving City was a very emotional decision. ” It was difficult leaving City. In pre-season I didn’t think I was going to be in Roberto Mancini’s 25-man squad, so it was a case of staying and playing in the reserves or hopefully someone wanting you to be in their squad or side for the season,” Onouha said.
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