SUNDERLAND have confirmed that Modibo Diakite has joined Italian side Fiorentina on a season-long loan, with a view to a permanent transfer in the summer.
The centre-half has made eight appearances for the Black Cats since his arrival from Lazio last summer, but has been deemed surplus to requirements by manager Gustavo Poyet.
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