Sunderland winger Amad: I receive great support from Fletcher at Man Utd

Sunderland winger Amad Diallo says he is in regular contact with parent club Manchester United.

Amad was named Sunderland Supporters' Young Player of the Year this week.

I speak with [technical director] Darren Fletcher," he said. And he sometimes sends me messages when I play well and score. He likes to congratulate me.

In terms of the players, I regularly talk with Anthony Elanga, Bruno Fernandes and sometimes Alejandro Garnacho. I watch every United game, when Sunderland are not playing at the same time. I really liked the game with Barcelona. It was a big game and I supported United. It was a really good victory for United."

They [the United fans] really support me," he added. Some fans send me messages to give me confidence. I hope to repay their confidence next season."