Official: Sunderland Spend £13.6m On Didier Ndong, A Man With Very Curious Hair (Photos)

Chris Wright

31st, August 2016

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As part of their deadline day dealings, Sunderland have spent £13.6million to bring in Didier Ndong from Lorient.

The 22-year-old Gabon international midfielder (who was dubbed ‘the new Michael Essien’ during his 18 months at Lorient) has signed a five-year deal with the Black Cats.

However, his most notable feature is surely the audacious crop of bleached dreadlocks he currently sports, which look not unlike a side portion of golden french fries piled atop his scalp…

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Bienvenue, Didier. The Premier League welcomes you (and your astounding, almost sculptural barnet) to the fold.