Who would have thought it? Fabio Borini being such a key player and growing into a real prospect that seems like he could now offer something back at his parent club, after a rather difficult and disappointing first season in the Premier League. His second has seriously helped Gus Poyet's side, guiding them to the Capital One Cup Final at Wembley against Manchester City, and steering them away from Barclays Premier League relegation, with 6 goals and 2 assists, and still the final game to play.
The 23 year old forward has played up top and wide left throughout a difficult season at Sunderland, but has been a shining star in some worrying times up north. Now they are safe, his contributions can really be admired, and the speculation of what lies in store for Borini now can begin. However, it really does seem like it would be a disappointment if the Reds don't start again with Fabio, and incorporate him back into a Premier League challenging and Champions League participating squad.
Borini has scored some very important goals for Sunderland this season to announce himself properly on the world stage, with vital goals including the winner from the spot against Manchester United in the Capital One Cup semi-final and the opener at Wembley in the final. Not to mention the winner from the spot at Stamford Bridge and that late long range strike at the Stadium of Light against rivals Newcastle. Sunderland fans will be very grateful of his contributions to their side during his spell, and he has certainly done himself no harm in enhancing his career for the better.
