Ex-Cats striker Josh Maja reveals what he really thought about the Sunderland 'Til I Die documentary
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Maja’s controversial exit from the Stadium of Light featured heavily in the second series, with the forward rejecting a new new deal at Sunderland to sign for French side Bordeaux.
He insists his focus was always on what was best for his career and taking that ‘next step’.
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Hide Ad“I always knew they were going to portray it like that, to make it look like I’m the bad guy,” Maja told the Independent.
“But that’s life. It’s easy to get caught up in the messages, what people are saying about you, but it’s just about staying focused and being true to yourself.
“It was a good watch, though. When I look back on my time at Sunderland, it will always be bittersweet.
"It was obviously a difficult decision to leave, but it was about recognising that it was time to take the next step. I’ll always be grateful to everyone there. It wasn’t easy when I first arrived, and I got a lot of support. I’ll always be thankful for that.”
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Hide AdReflecting on his move to France, Maja added: "I’ve developed technically and tactically, but the biggest difference is my mindset.
“I’ve had to be patient, focus and just listen to everything the coaches say and pick up lots of little things which can help me to make a big difference.
"This season, I want to showcase what I’m capable of, to start more games and score more goals.”
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