Paolo Di Canio thought he had won the race to sign Bessa on loan and was confident of sealing a deal for him.
However, the 20-year-old chose to leave Inter Milan on loan for a stint in the Portuguese league.
"I had an offer from Sunderland but that wasn't the football I wanted. I watch the Portuguese league and it's fast and technical," Bessa told Maisfutebol.
Source: Sunderland-Mad
Source: FOOTYMAD
