Sunderland and Jules Ahoka
24 August 2026
Sunderland have signed 20-year-old midfielder Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp for €10 million, about £8.6 million. The DR Congo youth international has agreed a long-term contract after featuring in both of Antwerp’s league matches this season.
Ahoka becomes Sunderland’s third summer signing after Thomas Meunier and Dayann Methalie. Director of football Florent Ghisolfi said the club had tracked him closely and believes Sunderland offers the right environment for the midfielder to continue developing.