US EditionKristjaan Speakman Explains Simon Adingra January Interest as Sunderland Secure Sixth Signing
TYNE AND WEAR, ENGLAND, JUL 9 – Sunderland have invested £21 million including add-ons to sign 23-year-old Ivorian winger Simon Adingra, their sixth summer signing aiming to strengthen their Premier League squad.
- Sunderland have secured the transfer of 23-year-old Ivory Coast international Simon Adingra, who has joined the club from Brighton & Hove Albion as their sixth acquisition of the summer, officially announced on Thursday.
- Sunderland had shown considerable interest and made several attempts to acquire Adingra earlier in the season before finalizing a transfer deal valued at approximately £18.5 million, with an additional £2.5 million in potential add-ons.
- Adingra showcased his talent on loan at Union Saint-Gilloise by contributing 15 goals along with 14 assists, played a pivotal role in Ivory Coast’s triumph at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, and was awarded Man of the Match in the final.
- Adingra expressed his enthusiasm about joining the club, highlighting his excitement for Sunderland’s vision and his ambition to contribute to their journey towards the Premier League.
- Sunderland’s signing of Adingra signals their intent to strengthen the squad and compete in the Premier League after promotion, with the winger expected to add pace and creativity to their attack.
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AFCON 2023 winner completes a move to Sunderland
AFCON 2023 winner with Ivory Coast, Simon Adingra has completed a move to the newly promoted side Sunderland. Sunderland have officially secured the permanent signing of winger Simon Adingra from Brighton & Hove Albion ahead of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. The 23-year-old Ivory Coast international has joined the Black Cats in a deal worth £21 million plus additional performance-based clauses, penning a five-year contract at the Stadium o…
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