Sunderland have completed the signing of Lyon attacking midfielder Malick Fofana, with the 21-year-old Belgium winger moving to the Premier League on a long-term contract.
The deal was confirmed by Sunderland’s club press office, marking Fofana’s next step after his spell in French football. Transfermarkt reports that the transfer fee is €30m.
Fofana, who can operate as an attacking midfielder or winger, will continue his career in England after leaving Lyon. The Belgian made 12 appearances in last season’s French league campaign, scoring two goals and providing one assist.
His arrival gives Sunderland another attacking option as they continue their return to life in the Premier League. The club have taken three points from their opening two league matches and currently sit 11th in the table.
The agreement between Sunderland and Fofana is long-term, although the clubs have not provided further details about the length of the contract. The transfer fee reported by Transfermarkt makes the move a significant investment in a player who is still only 21.
Fofana’s recent record at Lyon included 12 Ligue 1 appearances during the previous season. Across those matches, he contributed two goals and one assist, figures that Sunderland will hope he can build on in English football.
The winger now moves from the French championship to the Premier League, with Sunderland’s early-season position leaving them with three points after two rounds of fixtures. His signing comes as the club continue their campaign from 11th place in the standings.
The transfer was formally announced by Sunderland, confirming that Fofana’s future lies in England rather than at Lyon. He becomes the latest player to make the move from the French club to a new challenge in the Premier League.
Sunderland’s next phase of the season will now include a 21-year-old Belgian attacker whose recognised positions are in the wide and advanced areas of midfield. Fofana’s two goals and one assist from last season provide the statistical background to his move, while the long-term contract underlines Sunderland’s commitment to the player.
With the transfer now completed, Fofana’s professional career will continue in the English top flight. Sunderland have confirmed the agreement, and Transfermarkt has put the value of the deal at €30m.
