Sunderland transfer news: Young midfielder leaves on loan as academy manager explains decision

Sunderland midfielder Tom Chiabi has joined seventh-tier side Carshalton Athletic on loan until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old has made 15 appearances for the Black Cats’ under-21s side this term, scoring twice for Graeme Murty’s side. Chiabi’s Sunderland contract is set to expire this summer, after he joined the club in 2022, yet there is a club option of an additional year.

Sunderland academy manager Robin Nicholls told the club’s website: “This is a good opportunity for Tom to go and play continuous games until the end of the season. Tom has made significant progress this season and we’re looking forward to monitoring his progress with Carshalton.”

Carshalton have six matches remaining in the Isthmian League Premier Division and are seventh in the table. Manager Peter Adeniyi told the club’s website: “Tom will provide the extra depth in our squad for this critical stage of the campaign”