Former Liverpool, Lazio and QPR striker issues come and get me plea to Sunderland on social media

The Frenchman spent a season on loan at the Stadium of Light under Roy Keane during the 2008-09 campaign and scored against local rivals Newcastle United in a 2-1 win for Sunderland.

Cisse netted 10 goals in 35 top-flight appearances on Wearside before sealing a move to Panathinaikos despite expressing a desire to stay at Sunderland.

The former Liverpool and QPR attacker turned 40 today and received a happy birthday Instagram post from Sunderland’s official account.

That post prompted a response from Cisse, who said: “Thank you! Let’s make a comeback.”

Indeed, last month Cisse also stated on social media that if Sunderland wanted him then ‘he’ll be there’.

The ex-Lazio goal scorer – who played 41 times for the French national team during his career – has been without a club since leaving Swiss outfit Yverdon back in 2018.

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