Sunderland midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini wants to continue under manager Dick Advocaat at the Stadium of Light according to his agent.

The former Juventus star struggled with form and injuries during last season and only managed eight appearances in the Premier League.

But his agent Furio Valcareggi claims the Italian is not looking to leave Wearside this summer.

"Sunderland have kept Advocaat as manager. He's a very good one, a guru of football, and with him Giaccherini can be a genius," Valcareggi told journalists.

"I'm sure Giaccherini will do very well next season. He will 100 per cent remain at Sunderland."