Jay Matete has joined Oxford United on loan for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.
The 22-year old missed the first part of the campaign after sustaining a knee injury during the Club’s pre-season tour of North America, but he returned to training in December following a three-month absence.
After moving to Wearside two years ago, the midfielder will be targeting regular playing time at the Kassam Stadium, as he aims rekindle the form that he displayed last season whilst on loan at Plymouth Argyle.
Matete will also be vying to earn his third successive promotion to the Sky Bet Championship after completing the feat with Sunderland in 2022 and Plymouth in 2023, with the U’s currently sixth in the third tier.
Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman commented: “We were pleased with Jay’s progress last season and he returned from his loan spell ready to challenge for a place in our team. Unfortunately, he suffered a setback in pre-season but he’s worked hard to return to fitness and ensure he’s ready for the second half of the campaign. Jay’s immediate requirements are best supported by playing regularly in the coming months and we hope this move provides a platform for him to do that.”