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Sunderland Sign Reinildo Mandava from Atletico Madrid

Reinildo Mandava (Atletico Madrid > Sunderland)
July 2025

Sunderland have signed left-back Reinildo Mandava on a two-year deal from Atletico Madrid. The 30-year-old joins after three seasons in Spain, where he made nearly 100 appearances in domestic and European competitions.
Reinildo featured in 32 matches last season for Atletico, including in LaLiga, Champions League, and Club World Cup. He brings high-level experience and defensive solidity to bolster Sunderland’s left flank for the new campaign.

Adil Aouchiche Loaned to Aberdeen from Sunderland

Adil Aouchiche (Sunderland > Aberdeen)
July 2025

Sunderland midfielder Adil Aouchiche has joined Aberdeen on loan for the 2025/26 season, with a purchase option included.
The 22-year-old, who made 38 appearances for Sunderland, seeks more regular minutes after a short stint at Portsmouth last season.

Sunderland Smash Club Record to Sign Diarra

Habib Diarra (RC Strasbourg > Sunderland)
July 2025

Sunderland have signed midfielder Habib Diarra from RC Strasbourg for a record £30m fee, including add-ons. The 21-year-old replaces Jobe Bellingham and has signed a five-year deal at the Championship club.
Diarra captained Strasbourg to a European finish and was courted by Leeds. Sunderland’s intent was clear—investing Bellingham’s full fee to secure a top-tier young talent under new boss Regis Le Bris.

Sunderland Agree Record £30m Deal for Habib Diarra

Habib Diarra (Strasbourg > Sunderland)
June 2025

Sunderland have reached a club-record agreement to sign midfielder Habib Diarra from Strasbourg for £30m total. The 20-year-old Senegalese star is seen as a direct replacement for Jobe Bellingham, who recently departed the club.
The deal includes £27m upfront and £3m in add-ons. Diarra chose Sunderland over Leeds and others. He is expected to undergo a medical and sign shortly, funded entirely by the Bellingham transfer proceeds.

Borussia Dortmund Agree Record Deal for Jobe Bellingham

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)
June 2025 (pending completion)

Borussia Dortmund will sign Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham for €33m plus €5m in add-ons, setting a club record fee for Sunderland and potentially for Dortmund, depending on add-ons.
After an initial €20m offer was rejected, Dortmund returned with an improved bid. The deal includes a 15% sell-on clause, making Bellingham one of the most expensive young talents in Europe.

Sunderland Sign Enzo Le Fee Permanently

Enzo Le Fee (Sunderland)
June 4, 2025

Sunderland have completed the permanent signing of midfielder Enzo Le Fee from Roma for around £20 million, following a successful loan spell and the club’s promotion to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs.
Le Fee’s loan deal included a clause converting it to a permanent transfer upon Sunderland’s promotion. After the club’s win over Sheffield United in the play-off final, they activated the clause, making him their most expensive signing ever.

Jobe Bellingham Approves Dortmund Move

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)
June 2025

Jobe Bellingham has given the green light to join Borussia Dortmund. The deal now depends on an agreement between Sunderland and the Bundesliga club.
Dortmund are expected to pay around €30m (£25m). Bellingham visited Dortmund, Leipzig, and Frankfurt before deciding.

Brighton Snap Up Sunderland Starlet Tommy Watson

Tommy Watson (Sunderland > Brighton & Hove Albion)
June 2024

Brighton have signed 19-year-old winger Tommy Watson from Sunderland in a deal worth up to £11 million, including add-ons. He played a key role in Sunderland’s promotion by scoring in the play-off final.
Watson agreed to a contract running until summer 2029. Brighton secured the promising teenager ahead of rivals after his standout performance in the Championship play-offs caught the attention of multiple Premier League scouts.

Dortmund Target Jobe Bellingham in Summer Swoop Talks

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)
May 2025

Borussia Dortmund are in negotiations to sign Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland, with senior club officials including Lars Ricken and Niko Kovac traveling to England for talks ahead of Sunderland’s playoff semi-final second leg.
Bellingham, under contract until 2028, has impressed with four goals and three assists this season. His continued development and ties to Dortmund via his brother Jude have sparked the Bundesliga club’s renewed interest.

Brighton Sign Teen Star Tommy Watson from Sunderland

Tommy Watson (Sunderland > Brighton)
Deal agreed ahead of July 1 transfer window

Brighton have secured a £10m deal to sign 18-year-old winger Tommy Watson from Sunderland.
Watson has signed a four-year pre-contract, with an option for a fifth, and will join The Seagulls officially on July 1. Brighton missed out on a January move due to time constraints.

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