Sunderland make Eliezer Mayenda announcement ahead of play-off final

Eliezer Mayenda has been the focus of a fresh reveal by Sunderland ahead of their Wembley date with Sheffield United.

Sunderland are 90 minutes away from making a return to the Premier League for the first time in nine years, and Mayenda has more than played his part.

The Spaniard’s hypersonic speed matched with his ability on the ball has seen him become a fan favourite at the Stadium of Light, and that reputation will only keep growing.

With 13 goal contributions this season, Mayenda has played a crucial role in Sunderland’s promotion push, with the 20-year-old receiving further recognition for what he did towards the latter stages of the regular campaign.

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Mayenda earns recognition for Bristol City goal

Sunderland’s frontman has provided some remarkable moments over the season, with his winning goal at the CBS Arena potentially right up at the top for occasion.

However, his most impressive moment has to be the one against Bristol City, when the Spanish youth international received the ball on the edge of his own box, before driving up the pitch and sending the Sunderland away fans into raptures.

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Mayenda’s stats this season.

Not only was it a big moment, but it was one worthy of being named as the Championship Goal of the Month, as announced via the club’s X channel.

Supporters on Wearside well be hoping he can replicate that level of performance when the play-off final at Wembley is upon us in just eight days.

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Sunderland need to be at their best v Sheffield United

After securing a fourth-place finish and ending their 40-year voodoo against Coventry City, Sunderland need to finish the job at Wembley.

To have made all of this progress and receive nothing for it at the end of the season would be a huge disappointment, but it would also represent a massive risk ahead of the summer.

A failure to get promoted would all but confirm exits for several Sunderland players, showcasing just how big of an occasion this will be.