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BBC News
13 hours ago
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Diarra goal gives Sunderland 1-0 pre-season win over Augsburg
Sunderland stepped up pre-season campaign with a 1-0 win over Bundesliga side Augsburg in signing Habib Diarra scored the only goal early on with a low strike from the edge of the box before Eliezer Mayenda skied a penalty just minutes new addition Robin Roefs then saved an Augsburg spot-kick before Granit Xhaka hit a free-kick against the crossbar after the Black Cats will now face La Liga side Rayo Vallecano on Sunday in their final pre-season match before their Premier League campaigns begins next weekend.
Daily Mail
01-08-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Sunderland take spending up to £122million by announcing EIGHTH signing of the summer transfer window after return to Premier League
Sunderland have taken their summer spending up to a record high after completing their eighth new signing of the summer. Regis Le Bris led the Black Cats back to the Premier League via the play-offs nearly a decade languishing outside the top flight. And with promoted sides finding it increasingly difficult to stave off the drop in recent years Le Bris has wasted little time in bolstering his ranks for the coming campaign. On Friday Sunderland announced the signing of Dutch goalkeeper Robin Roefs from NEC in a deal worth a reported £11.5million. The 22-year-old Netherlands youth international enjoyed a breakout campaign in the Eredivisie last season, keeping 10 league clean sheets as NEC finished a respectable 8th under Dick Schreuder. Sunderland's summer spending has now exceeded £122million, more than double their previous record for a Premier League season. Premier League summer spending (per Transfermarkt) 1. Liverpool - £267m 2. Chelsea - £204m 3. Arsenal - £194m 4. Man City - £153m 5. Man United - £132m 6. Sunderland - £122m 7. Tottenham - £121m 8. Leeds United - £74m 9. Brighton - £69m 10. Burnley - £64m 11. Nottingham Forest - £63m 12. Wolves - £58m 13. West Ham - £53m 14. Newcastle - £53m 15. Everton - £50m 16. Brentford - £48m 17. Bournemouth - £36m 18. Aston Villa - £6m 19. Crystal Palace - £2m 20. Fulham - £430,000 Earlier this week the club completed the signing of veteran midfielder Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen in a move worth £17m. Xhaka spent seven years in north London between 2016 and 2023 and made nearly 300 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions. The 32-year-old has spent the last two seasons at Bayer Leverkusen, and was part of Xabi Alonso 's side that secured the club's first ever Bundesliga title while embarking on an unprecedented 51-game unbeaten run. The former Arsenal star isn't the only new midfield arrival, however. Enzo Le Fee has completed a permanent move to the Stadium of Light from Roma after making 11 appearances on loan during last season's promotion charge. 'I said before the playoff final that my heart was in Sunderland,' said Le Fee. 'I wanted to stay, and this made it the most important game of my life.' Senegal international Habib Diarra was brought in from Strasbourg for a club-record fee to replace the gap left in midfield following Jobe Bellingham's departure. He joins 20-year-old Noah Sadiki as yet another addition for the middle of the park. Meanwhile experienced left-back Reinildo has also joined the club after featuring in the Champions League for Atletico Madrid under Diego Simeone last season. Former Brighton star Simon Adingra and promising young winger Chemsdine Talbi have also joined the club this summer. Meanwhile Chelsea striker Marc Guiu has opted to join the club on a season-long loan. The 19-year-old had attracted interest from a number of clubs, notably Ipswich Town, but Chelsea were keen for the teenager to gain Premier League experience. Sunderland had also shown interest in Chelsea's Deivid Washington who has been on loan at Santos but the move for Guiu represents another coup in what is proving a busy summer for the Wearside club. Guiu cost Chelsea £5million from Barcelona last year and scored six goals in 16 matches during his first season at Stamford Bridge. His progress was stunted by a hamstring injury which sidelined him between February and May, but he was back in time for the Conference League final against Real Betis, coming on as a late substitute. The Black Cats kick off their Premier League season at home to West Ham on August 16.
BBC News
01-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Sunderland sign goalkeeper Roefs from Nijmegen
Sunderland have signed Dutch goalkeeper Robin Roefs from NEC Nijmegen for an undisclosed 22-year-old, who has signed a five-year contract at the Stadium of Light, has become Regis le Bris' eighth capture of the summer transfer enjoyed a breakout year in the Eredivisie last season, making 32 appearances and keeping 10 clean sheets as Nijmegen finished goalkeeper, who has made 10 appearances for the Netherlands Under-21s, said: "It feels really good to have signed for Sunderland. Joining such a big club with a rich history is a proud moment for me, and I'm excited for the challenge ahead in the Premier League. "Last season was my first real experience as a senior goalkeeper, and I was happy with how it went, especially with the stats at the end of the campaign. "To be part of this journey at a club like Sunderland is really special, and I'm looking forward to the campaign ahead."Sunderland's first game back in the Premier League is at home to West Ham on Saturday, 16 August.
BBC News
01-08-2025
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- BBC News
Sunderland sign Dutch keeper Roefs
Sunderland have signed Dutch goalkeeper Robin Roefs from Eredivisie side NEC Nijmegen for an undisclosed 22-year-old has penned a five-year contract to link up with the Premier League made 32 appearances and kept 10 clean sheets last season, as NEC Nijmegen claimed a spot in the 2025-26 Europa Conference League with an eighth-place finish in the Dutch has also represented the Netherlands national team at Under-21 level."It feels really good to have signed for Sunderland," the shot-stopper told the club website, external."Joining such a big club with a rich history is a proud moment for me and I'm excited for the challenge ahead in the Premier League."Last season was my first real experience as a senior goalkeeper and I was happy with how it went, especially with the stats at the end of the campaign."Roefs becomes head coach Regis le Bris' eighth signing of the summer.
BBC News
31-07-2025
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- BBC News
Gossip: Sunderland set to sign goalkeeper Roefs
Sunderland have reached an agreement with NEC Nijmegen for Dutch goalkeeper Robin Roefs, with the 22-year-old expected to sign a five-year contract to join the Premier League newcomers. (Athletic - subscription required), externalWant more transfer news? Read Thursday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
