Sunderland Finalizes £25.6 Million Deal for Left-Back Dayann Methalie
Sunderland has reached an agreement for the signing of left-back Dayann Methalie from Toulouse, with a transfer fee set at £25.6 million. The 20-year-old French defender is anticipated to complete a medical examination following a verbal commitment that includes an initial payment of £23.9 million, alongside a potential £1.7 million in add-ons.
Last season, Methalie made 28 appearances for Toulouse in Ligue 1, netting two goals in his last three games as the team concluded the season in ninth place.
This agreement comes after an extended effort from Sunderland as they aim to bolster their defense ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Ipswich Town next Saturday at 15:00 BST. The Black Cats are also preparing for their return to European competition for the first time in 53 years and are eager to enhance the depth of their squad.
Currently, the only other confirmed transfer for Sunderland during this window is the arrival of Belgium right-back Thomas Meunier, who joined on a free transfer from Lille.
Sunderland have agreed a £25.6m fee to sign left-back Dayann Methalie from Toulouse.
The 20-year-old French defender is expected to undergo a medical after a verbal agreement was reached for an initial £23.9m, with a further £1.7m in potential add-ons.
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Methalie made 28 appearances for Toulouse in Ligue 1 last season, scoring twice in his final three games, as they finished ninth.
The deal follows a prolonged pursuit by Regis Le Bris’ side as Sunderland look to strengthen their defence before the start of their Premier League campaign at Ipswich Town next Saturday (15:00 BST).
The Black Cats will also compete in Europe for the first time in 53 years and are looking to add greater depth to their squad.
Belgium right-back Thomas Meunier, who signed on a free transfer from Lille, remains the only completed transfer so far in the window for Sunderland.
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