Sunderland have signed midfielder Jules Ahoka from Belgian aspect Royal Antwerp for 10m euros (£8.6m).
The Black Cats stated the 20-year-old DR Congo youth worldwide has signed a long-term contract with the membership.
“I’m very comfortable and proud to affix Sunderland,” stated Ahoka, who featured in each of Antwerp’s league video games this season.
“It’s a massive membership with nice ambitions, and I’m excited to be right here.
“I wish to work arduous, be taught from my team-mates and the workers, and proceed growing as a participant. I’ll give all the things for the membership and I can’t wait to get began.”
Ahoka turns into the Black Cats’ third summer season signing, following the arrival of Belgian left-back Thomas Meunier and French right-back Dayann Methalie.
“Jules is a participant we have now been following intently and he has proven some very encouraging qualities for his age,” stated Sunderland director of soccer Florent Ghisolfi.
“He has large potential and we imagine Sunderland is the fitting surroundings for him to proceed his improvement.”
Sunderland have been crushed 2-1 by Ipswich of their Premier League opener on Saturday. Their subsequent match is in opposition to Fulham on Sunday (14:00 BST).
