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How Josh Maja can learn from Jack Colback and these Sunderland academy products during contract talks

As speculation continues to surround Josh Maja's future at Sunderland, he doesn't have to look far for guidance.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Jan 2019, 09:01 BST- 1 min read
Updated 9th Jan 2019, 07:21 BST
Josh Maja is weighing-up a new deal at SunderlandJosh Maja is weighing-up a new deal at Sunderland
Josh Maja is weighing-up a new deal at Sunderland

Such has been the success of Sunderland's academy in recent years that several of their graduates have been offered opportunities to leave the Stadium of Light, with Maja the latest to be linked away. As Maja continues discussions over a new contract, he may cast an eye on some of his predecessors who have enjoyed varying levels of success since leaving the Stadium of Light. Here, we take a look at nine of the Black Cats' academy products whose journeys after leaving Wearside could offer the striker some guidance: