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Reports – Sunderland and Diakite accept to cancel contract

Sunderland defender Modibo Diakite has mutually terminated his agreement with Sunderland, reports in France claim
The 27-year-old joined Sunderland last summer on a three-year deal after his contract expired with Serie A side Lazio.

However, according to Get French Football News, Diakite has now accepted to terminate his contract with Sunderland after pecking down order.

The Frenchman is now ready to join Fiorentina, where he spent the second half of last season on loan reports talksport

Stevan Jovetic of Manchester City:Exclusive Coverage

  Stevan Jovetic
                        Stevan Jovetic

 

Stevan Jovetić (born 2 November 1989) is a Montenegrin professional footballer who plays for English club Manchester City and the Montenegro national team. His primary position is a second striker, although he can also operate as an attacking midfielder or a winger. Jovetić is known for his dribbling, technical ability, and creativity. His playing style has led to comparisons with Roberto Baggio.

He made his senior international debut in 2007, in Montenegro’s first international football match as an independent country.

 

Partizan:

On 9 April 2006, at the age of 16,Jovetić made his senior debut for FK Partizan under head coach Jürgen Röber during a league match against FK Voždovac.

He scored three goals during a UEFA Cup qualifying game against Zrinjski on 2 August 2007, in a 5–0 victory for Partizan, recording his first career hat-trick at only 17 years old

 

Fiorentina:

On 10 May 2008, Serie A club Fiorentina signed him for a reported fee of £8 million.He scored his first goal for La Viola in the league match against Atalanta from the penalty spot on 5 April 2009.ollowing the winter break in the Serie A, Jovetić netted twice as Fiorentina eased to a comfortable 3–0 victory over Novara on 8 January 2012.Jovetić netted 14 times in 27 league games for Fiorentina, as the Tuscan side limped to 13th place in Serie A.

 

 

Manchester City:

On 19 July 2013, he signed for Premier League club Manchester City in a deal worth £22 million. Upon signing for the club, Jovetić chose to wear number 35 on his shirt, which he also wore while playing for Partizan.   He scored his first goals for the club on 24 September, in a 5–0 win against Wigan Athletic in the League Cup.

On 29 January 2014, Jovetić scored his first Premier League goal in a 5–1 win against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. On 15 February, he scored his first FA Cup goal in a 2–0 victory over Chelsea in the fifth round. On 5 April, he scored his second goal in the Premier League in a 4–1 win over Southampton. On 7 May 2014, he scored his first league goal at the City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester City’s 4–0 win over Aston Villa.

On 25 August 2014, he scored two goals in Manchester City’s 3–1 home win over Liverpool.

 

International career:

Jovetić was a founding member of the Montenegro national team who played their first game against Hungary in March 2007, and was also a regular for the Montenegro U-21 team Jovetić scored his first international goal against the same team, netting twice in a 3–3 draw with Hungary on 20 August 2008 at the Puskás Ferenc Stadion in Budapest.

 

Personal life:

Jovetic and mysterious Girl Friend
Jovetic and mysterious Girl Friend

Fiorentina supporters gave Jovetić the nickname “Jo-Jo.” His nickname in Montenegro as well as in the neighbouring countries is “Joveta”.His idols are Juventus forward and fellow Montenegrin international Mirko Vučinić, from whom he took the Montenegro U-21 captain’s armband at the age of 17, and Andriy Shevchenko, who Jovetić emulated as a child. he has dated with a mysteriousgirl friend.