Zenden confident on Cats deal

09 October 2009 12:12
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Boudewijn Zenden is optimistic regarding his chances of landing a permanent contract at Sunderland.[LNB] The 33-year-old is currently available as a free agent after parting company with Marseille over the summer and has spent the past week training with the Black Cats.[LNB]He is some way short of full match sharpness, but has been using his time in the North East to get back in shape.[LNB]Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has admitted to being impressed by what he has seen of Zenden so far, while the Dutch midfielder has revealed that he would welcome the opportunity to prolong his association with the club.[LNB]"It's now a week that I've been training with Sunderland, and I will continue another week with this team," said the former Barcelona, Chelsea and Liverpool man.[LNB]"At the moment, the thing is, that there isn't many people because of the international break.[LNB]Working hard"But that doesn't prevent me from working hard. Moreover, there are still great names here like (Steed) Malbranque, (Darren) Bent and (Kieran) Richardson too."[LNB]Zenden added: "I will know if I will sign a contract only towards the end of next week.[LNB]"What is certain is that the bosses are interested in me. They only want to see if I am physically fit or not.[LNB]"I have not stopped since leaving Marseille. I have worked six times a week since this summer.[LNB]"It's a very nice club, well organised, with superb facilities."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports