In July, Jiloboji failed the fitness test, after which he received permission from Sunderland's leadership to look for a new club.
"Black cats" expected that Papi would either make a transfer, or return in the required physical form, but neither the first nor the second happened.
The player completely failed the repeated September fitness test, after which the club decided to dismiss him, breaking the contract.
In 2016, Jilobodzhi was purchased from Chelsea for 8 million pounds.
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