Ivory Coast winger, Amad Diallo has been named the Young Player of the Year at English Championship side Sunderland.

Diallo received majority of the votes from Sunderland’s supporters to win the accolade, adding to his Sky Bet Player of the Month award.

Diallo has been in sensational form since joining the Black Cats on loan from English giants Manchester United.

Amad Diallo has been voted Sunderland’s Young Player of the Year. Credit: @Sunderland AFC @ManUtd Source: Twitter

Diallo is hoping to build on his amazing season by claiming a position in Manchester United’s first team next season.

He joined the Red Devils on a record deal for a teenager from Italian outfit Atalanta.

Diallo opens up on United return

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ivorian winger, Amad Diallo said he is ready to prove himself at Manchester United after an impressive loan spell at Sunderland.

The 20-year-old forward is enjoying a magnificent campaign with the Black Cats, having scored 11 goals in 32 English Championship games.

Diallo joined the Red Devils from Atalanta in 2021 as a teenager, for a record fee, but has spent time on loan with Rangers and now Sunderland.

Diallo’s incredible solo gets Ten Hag’s attention

Manchester United loanee Amad Diallo lit up social media after a superb solo goal for Sunderland against Birmingham on Friday, November 11.

The youngster’s goal doubled the lead for Sunderland to put them well on course for victory at St Andrews (stadium).

The Black Cars had initially taken the lead through Ellis Simms in the 25th minute.