Muntari Puts Sunderland Future On Hold; Targets Europe Spot

Sulley Muntari

Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari says he wants to put discussions concerning his future on hold and help Sunderland win a top six finish.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has already expressed his desire to keep the former Portsmouth man at the Stadium of Light.

But Muntari who joined the Black Cats on a short-term deal from European champions, says he wants to focus on the last nine games of the Premiership.

“Right now I want to concentrate only on Sunderland and these nine games we have because we’re doing well at the moment. But we want to be in the top six.

“It’s not finished yet. After that I’ll start thinking about my future, but right now it’s about the team, not me.”

Muntari also said he countryman Asamoah Gyan has helped settle easily at the Stadium of Light.

“I was saying the other day I want to go away because I can’t take any more of Asa.

“I’ve been here for one month and I’m dead. He talks a lot, but he is wonderful.

“If he is with you, you’re like ‘go away, go away’. But if he goes, you miss him.

“I’ve joked with him many times. I told him I don’t want to stay here next season because I can’t take it anymore!”