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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Sunderland announce NINE player exits after winning promotion to Premier League and sealing club record transfer
Two keys stars in promotion season could be snapped up by European giants BLACK CATS' NINE LIVES OVER BLACK CATS' NINE LIVES OVER Sunderland announce NINE player exits after winning promotion to Premier League and sealing club record transfer SUNDERLAND have let NINE players leave after securing their promotion back to the Premier League. But they did secure a club-record transfer arrival. Advertisement 4 Chris Mepham has left Sunderland to return to his parent club Bournemouth Credit: Getty 4 Enzo Le Fee completed his £20m permanent switch Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The Black Cats booked their spot back in the top flight for the first time since 2017 after beating Sheffield United in the play-off final. And they marked the return by completing the permanent transfer of Enzo Le Fee for £20million. Le Fee, 25, reunited with his former Lorient boss Regis Le Bris in January on a six-month loan from Roma. And now Sunderland have tied the French winger down to a four-year contract as their first summer signing. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL COUPLE GOALS Declan Rice and Wag make rare public appearance after abuse from cruel trolls But nine players have departed the Stadium of Light. Sunderland confirmed both Chris Mepham and Salis Abdul Samed have returned to their parent clubs - Bournemouth and Lens respectively - after their loan spells. Mepham played a key role in promotion, racking up 40 appearances. Tommy Watson was the play-off hero at Wembley with his memorable winner. Advertisement CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But he scored the goal knowing it would be his last match for his boyhood club, with the 19-year-old already agreeing a £10m summer switch to Brighton. The deal was announced in April and ratified when the transfer window opened. Enzo Le Fee meets the Sunderland fans as he arrives at Wearside Elsewhere, Under-21 squad members Ben Crompton, Cuba Mitchell, Caden Kelly, and Kelechi Chibueze will leave. Advertisement Second-year scholars Aaron Chungh and Daniel Parker were also let go. The club confirmed youth players Ben Middlemas, Oliver Bainbridge, Marshall Burke, and Daniel Cameron have signed contract extensions and Ethan Moore and Timur Tutierov were offered new deals, too. But there still could be further exits from the Stadium of Light. SunSport revealed Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt are in a battle for the £21m signing of Jobe Bellingham. Advertisement Dortmund are in pole position to land the youngster, five years after they signed his brother Jude. Elsewhere, Black Cats captain Dan Neil has emerged as a shock £15m transfer target for Roma. 4 Jobe Bellingham played a key role in promotion but could leave Credit: Getty 4
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Sunderland announce NINE player exits after winning promotion to Premier League and sealing club record transfer
SUNDERLAND have let NINE players leave after securing their promotion back to the Premier League. But they did secure a club-record transfer arrival. 3 The Black Cats booked their spot back in the top flight for the first time since 2017 after beating Sheffield United in the play-off final. And they marked the return by completing the permanent transfer of Enzo Le Fee for £20million. Le Fee, 25, reunited with his former Lorient boss Regis Le Bris in January on a six-month loan from Roma. And now Sunderland have tied the French winger down to a four-year contract as their first summer signing. But nine players have departed the Stadium of Light. Sunderland confirmed both Chris Mepham and Salis Abdul Samed have returned to their parent clubs - Bournemouth and Lens respectively - after their loan spells. Mepham played a key role in promotion, racking up 40 appearances. Tommy Watson was the play-off hero at Wembley with his memorable winner. But he scored the goal knowing it would be his last match for his boyhood club, with the 19-year-old already agreeing a £10m summer switch to Brighton. The deal was announced in April and ratified when the transfer window opened. Enzo Le Fee meets the Sunderland fans as he arrives at Wearside Elsewhere, Under-21 squad members Ben Crompton, Cuba Mitchell, Caden Kelly, and Kelechi Chibueze will leave. Second-year scholars Aaron Chungh and Daniel Parker were also let go. The club confirmed youth players Ben Middlemas, Oliver Bainbridge, Marshall Burke, and Daniel Cameron have signed contract extensions and Ethan Moore and Timur Tutierov were offered new deals, too. But there still could be further exits from the Stadium of Light. SunSport revealed Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt are in a battle for the £21m signing of Jobe Bellingham. Dortmund are in pole position to land the youngster, five years after they signed his brother Jude. Elsewhere, Black Cats captain Dan Neil has emerged as a shock £15m transfer target for Roma. 3
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Sunderland confirm club record £20m signing in first summer transfer after winning promotion to Premier League
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUNDERLAND have confirmed Enzo Le Fee will join them permanently for £20m after helping the club to promotion. The French star, 25, reunited with his former Lorient boss Regis Le Bris in January on a six-month loan from Roma that ended with Championship play-off glory. 4 Sunderland have confirmed Enzo Le Fee will join them permanently for £20m 4 The 25-year-old helped the Black Cats to Premier League promotion Winger Le Fee has now penned a four-year contract to become the Black Cats' first summer signing. He said: 'I said before the play-off final that my heart was in Sunderland – I wanted to stay and this made it the most important game of my life. 'Together we did it. From the moment I arrived, I have enjoyed my football, my team-mates, and our supporters. 'We shared an incredible experience, and now we get to take the next step. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS COUPLE GOALS Declan Rice and Wag make rare public appearance after abuse from cruel trolls 'There are greater challenges ahead, but we must face them together. 'And I can't wait to play for Sunderland in the Premier League.' After triggering the clause to make the switch permanent, sporting director Kristjaan Speakman added: 'In Enzo, we knew we were acquiring a very high-level player who could be influential in critical moments – the moments that change the outcome of games and seasons. 'He's been a big part of our success, so we're delighted that he's signing permanently and joining us in the Premier League. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'Above all else, he's been a team player, and following our play-off final victory, I think everyone could see exactly what the club means to him.' Since January, Le Fee has scored one goal and provided three assists in 18 Championship appearances, starting 11 of them - including the play-offs. 4 Bruno Fernandes reveals role his wife played in £200m Al-Hilal transfer snub even though Man Utd were ready to cash in Meanwhile, Sunderland are trying to keep hold of Jobe Bellingham after interest from Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt. The Black Cats could hold out for £25m for Bellingham, 19, who won Championship Young Player of the Year this season. He is the brother of Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, who won the same award in 2020 while playing for Birmingham City. The midfielder could face his older brother in the Club World Club if he joins Jude's former club Dortmund before June 10.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Sunderland confirm club record £20m signing in first summer transfer after winning promotion to Premier League
SUNDERLAND have confirmed Enzo Le Fee will join them permanently for £20m after helping the club to promotion. The French star, 25, reunited with his former Lorient boss Regis Le Bris in January on a six-month loan from 4 Sunderland have confirmed Enzo Le Fee will join them permanently for £20m 4 The 25-year-old helped the Black Cats to Premier League promotion Winger Le Fee has now penned a four-year contract to become the Black Cats' first summer signing. He said: 'I said before the play-off final that my heart was in Sunderland – I wanted to stay and this made it the most important game of my life. 'Together we did it. From the moment I arrived, I have enjoyed my football, my team-mates, and our supporters. 'We shared an incredible experience, and now we get to take the next step. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS 'There are greater challenges ahead, but we must face them together. 'And I can't wait to play for Sunderland in the Premier League.' After triggering the clause to make the switch permanent, sporting director Kristjaan Speakman added: 'In Enzo, we knew we were acquiring a very high-level player who could be influential in critical moments – the moments that change the outcome of games and seasons. 'He's been a big part of our success, so we're delighted that he's signing permanently and joining us in the Premier League. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'Above all else, he's been a team player, and following our play-off final victory, I think everyone could see exactly what the club means to him.' Since January, Le Fee has scored one goal and provided three assists in 18 Championship appearances, starting 11 of them - including the play-offs. 4 Bruno Fernandes reveals role his wife played in £200m Al-Hilal transfer snub even though Man Utd were ready to cash in Meanwhile, Sunderland are trying to keep hold of The Black Cats He is the brother of Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, who won the same award in 2020 while playing for Birmingham City. The midfielder 4 Sunderland are trying to keep hold of Jobe Bellingham after interest from Borussia Dortmund
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Sunderland confirm club record £20m signing in first summer transfer after winning promotion to Premier League
SUNDERLAND have confirmed Enzo Le Fee will join them permanently for £20m after helping the club to promotion. The French star, 25, reunited with his former Lorient boss Regis Le Bris in January on a six-month loan from Roma that ended with Championship play-off glory. 4 Winger Le Fee has now penned a four-year contract to become the Black Cats' first summer signing. He said: 'I said before the play-off final that my heart was in Sunderland – I wanted to stay and this made it the most important game of my life. 'Together we did it. From the moment I arrived, I have enjoyed my football, my team-mates, and our supporters. 'We shared an incredible experience, and now we get to take the next step. 'There are greater challenges ahead, but we must face them together. 'And I can't wait to play for Sunderland in the Premier League.' After triggering the clause to make the switch permanent, sporting director Kristjaan Speakman added: 'In Enzo, we knew we were acquiring a very high-level player who could be influential in critical moments – the moments that change the outcome of games and seasons. 'He's been a big part of our success, so we're delighted that he's signing permanently and joining us in the Premier League. 'Above all else, he's been a team player, and following our play-off final victory, I think everyone could see exactly what the club means to him.' Since January, Le Fee has scored one goal and provided three assists in 18 Championship appearances, starting 11 of them - including the play-offs. 4 Bruno Fernandes reveals role his wife played in £200m Al-Hilal transfer snub even though Man Utd were ready to cash in Meanwhile, Sunderland are trying to keep hold of Jobe Bellingham after interest from Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt. The Black Cats could hold out for £25m for Bellingham, 19, who won Championship Young Player of the Year this season. He is the brother of Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, who won the same award in 2020 while playing for Birmingham City. The midfielder could face his older brother in the Club World Club if he joins Jude's former club Dortmund before June 10.
