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Sunderland signs forward Malick Fofana from Lyon for £30 million
The 21-year-old agrees to a long-term contract as Sunderland bolsters its squad on transfer deadline day.
The short version
- Sunderland has completed the transfer of 21-year-old forward Malick Fofana from French club Lyon for £30 million.
- The move comes on transfer deadline day alongside the signing of Kevin Danso as Sunderland prepares for European competition.
- Fofana joins five other summer arrivals following Sunderland's seventh-place league finish in the prior campaign.
Key facts
- Sunderland agreed to a £30 million deal with Lyon to sign forward Malick Fofana on a long-term contract.[BBC News]
- Sunderland secured Fofana's transfer ahead of competing interest from Crystal Palace.[BBC News]
- Fofana joined on deadline day alongside Kevin Danso, becoming the club's fifth signing of the summer window.[BBC News]
- Sunderland's other summer additions include Thomas Meunier, Dayann Methalie, and Jules Ahoka.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- The exact duration of Fofana's long-term contract has not been specified.[BBC News]
Sources
- Fofana seals £30m move to SunderlandBBC News - Top Stories