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As we covered in this morning’s edition of Roker Roundup, Juan Sartori revealed in an interview with media outlet Teledoce that he will be giving up his entrepreneurial career, including selling all businesses, to concentrate on his political ambitions in his native Uruguay.
Despite fears that his 20% interest in Sunderland may have been included in those sales, Stewart Donald took to Twitter to confirm that Sartori will remain involved in the club.
According to Donald, the Uruguayan presidential hopeful is a Sunderland fan now and despite being busy, he is committed to the club.
No he is with us. Not going anywhere. We only chatted this week and he is busy but good.
— stewart donald (@stewartdonald3) December 14, 2018
He is with us Paul. He knew this man happen when he get involved. His is busy but he is Sunderland fan now so no panic.
— stewart donald (@stewartdonald3) December 14, 2018
Donald also gave a general update on various club matters, including Sartori, contract status of Lynden Gooch and Josh Maja and ticket sales:
Update for @SunderlandAFC fans questions. Juan staying. Josh and Lynden update soon but very encouraging. Over 35000 Boxing Day. Blackpool close to selling out. In a position to strengthen in January if needed. Oh and photograph taken of Charlie not holding a pint!! ⚪️ ⚪️
— stewart donald (@stewartdonald3) December 14, 2018
Expanding on the Gooch and Maja update, Donald also replied to Twitter users to say that Sunderland are trying to finalise a deal with Maja and are hopeful both will commit their future to the club.
We are making progress. Josh has said he wants to stay so we r just trying to finalise details. We all want it sorted soon and we will give an update before Xmas
— stewart donald (@stewartdonald3) December 14, 2018
He wants to stay also and again I think an Xmas update but very hopeful these lads will commit their future to the club ⚪️ ⚪️
— stewart donald (@stewartdonald3) December 14, 2018
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