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Sunderland suffer major blow as club-record signing out until December

Sunderland midfielder Habib Diarra is set for an extended period on the sidelines, having undergone groin surgery, Afrosport reports. The Senegal international sustained the issue during training before Sunday’s 1-1 against Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland on Monday revealed that the 21-year-old had successful surgery and is expected to be out until December. Diarra sealed a club record £30 million summer move to...

Sunderland appoint Granit Xhaka as club captain for new season

by Ibikunle Salako

14 August 2025

Granit Xhaka has been named Sunderland captain ahead of the new season, the club announced on Thursday. The 32-year-old midfielder moved to the Stadium of Light this summer from Bayer Leverkusen and has been handed the armband by head coach Regis Le Bris. Xhaka brings a wealth of leadership experience, having captained Arsenal during his seven-year spell at the Emirates Stadium. He also wore the armband...

Done Deal: Ex-West Ham defender Masuaku joins Sunderland on free transfer

by Ibikunle Salako

10 August 2025

DR Congo international Arthur Masuaku has completed a move to Premier League side Sunderland on a free transfer, Afrosport reports. The 31-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Wearside club until 2027, marking his return to the Premier League after a three-year absence. Masuaku becomes Sunderland’s 10th summer signing as the Black Cats aim for a strong campaign in their first top-flight season in eight years. His...

Sunderland in talks with Leverkusen to sign Swiss midfielder Xhaka

by Ibikunle Salako

22 July 2025

Granit Xhaka is on the verge of a return to the Premier League, with Sunderland in advanced talks to sign the Swiss midfielder from Bayer Leverkusen, Afrosport reports. The 32-year-old is said to favour a move to the Stadium of Light, having already agreed personal terms with the Black Cats. Reports suggest Xhaka has instructed Leverkusen to negotiate exclusively with the newly promoted side. Xhaka previously...

Done Deal: Sunderland sign Mozambique defender Reinildo

by Ibikunle Salako

9 July 2025

Sunderland on Tuesday announced the signing of Mozambique defender Reinildo Mandava on a two-year deal, Afrosport reports. Reinildo joins the Black Cats on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Spanish club Atlético Madrid. The 31-year-old seals a historic move to Wearside and is set to become the first Mozambican to play in the Premier League. “It is a dream come true because...

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Sunderland suffer major blow as club-record signing out until December

Sunderland appoint Granit Xhaka as club captain for new season

Done Deal: Ex-West Ham defender Masuaku joins Sunderland on free transfer

Sunderland in talks with Leverkusen to sign Swiss midfielder Xhaka

Done Deal: Sunderland sign Mozambique defender Reinildo

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