Sunderland defender Lamine Kone asks to leave Sunderland amid Everton interest
Posted Friday, August 12, 2016 by Skysports.com
Lamine Kone (right) has requested a transfer
Lamine Kone has told Sky Sports News HQ he has asked to leave Sunderland.
The Ivory Coast international was this week the subject of an £18m bid from Everton, according to Sky sources.
"After a week in which there has been a vast amount of speculation with regard to my future at Sunderland Football Club, I think that it is only fair to the fans of the club to clarify the situation," Kone told Sky Sports News HQ
"At the end of last season I was told by the club that I would be offered a new contract.
"Following numerous phone conversation and face-to-face meetings, the latest of which took place today with David Moyes and Martin Bain, no contract has been forthcoming.
Lamine Kone (centre) has attracted interest from Everton
"It is therefore with much regret that I can only assume that I do not figure in David Moyes' future plans.
"With that being the case it is with much sadness that I have asked the manager and the chief executive to be allowed to leave Sunderland Football Club.
"However, until that time I give my word that I will give my utmost in training and on the field."
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