Former Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole has made a gesture to former club VVV Venlo after being released.
The 32-year-old midfielder moved to the Eredivisie club last summer, having ended a long stay at the Stadium of Light.
Having featuring 11 times for the Dutch side, Cattermole was released after the Dutch season was curtailed amid the coronavirus pandemic due to financial restraints on the club which saw players and staff agree to take temporary wages cuts in order to balance the books.
Just a month after leaving VVV Venlo, it has now been confirmed that Cattermole has offered season tickets to some of the club’s fans.
He said: “I just wanted to send a quick message to thank you for your support last season.
“I’m disappointed we didn’t get to finish the season, but I had a wonderful year with you and you have got a fantastic football club with some amazing people there.
“I will continue to support the club with you in future. Therefore, I would like to donate some season tickets for you supporters and I will hopefully see you at a game soon. Good luck, and take care.â€
Cattermole’s gesture has been backed and followed by former Venlo teammates Maya Yoshida and Keisuke Honda.
This is a classy and professional gesture from Cattermole, who would not be a bad signing for Sunderland this summer if they choose to go back in for him. Available on a free transfer, the midfielder would bring experience of almost 400 career appearances and a thorough knowledge of the Black Cats, whom he represented 262 times.
Even to have Cattermole alongside Phil Parkinson in a player-coach role could be a boost for Sunderland, who could do worse than bring back someone of his passion and top-flight know-how as they seek to escape League One,
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