Sunderland have signed 20 year-old Belgian winger, Chemsdine Talbi from Club Brugge for £19.5m.
Talbi has joined the Black Cats on a five-year deal until June 2030 after Club Brugge accepted a £19.5m offer last week for the youngster, who contributed seven goals and five assists in 44 appearances last season.
Speaking upon confirmation of his move, Talbi revealed that he is “really excited” to move to Wearside and join the newly-promoted club, after Sunderland beat Sheffield United in the Championship Play-Off Final at the conclusion of last season.
“I’m really excited to be here and grateful for the opportunity to play for this Club. I made the decision because it’s a great project with a talented, exciting team full of young players – and that really motivated me.
“The Premier League is the biggest and best league in the world, so I’m looking forward to getting started. I know the fans will get behind me from the start, and I can’t wait to see them at the stadium.”
Sporting Director, Kristjaan Speakman added: “Our momentum and story are powerful, and I think players of Chemsdine’s calibre, who are in high demand, are excited by the prospect of playing for Sunderland AFC.
“It’s a testament to our recent past and immediate future that he feels this we are the right Club for his next step. Predominantly playing wide right, Chemsdine excels in duels and possesses elite physical qualities, and he also has flexibility to play across the frontline.
“Our supporters will rightly be excited to see him play, and we are delighted to welcome him to Sunderland.”
Talbi began his career at Royal Union Tubize-Braine before he moved to Club Brugge in 2015, where he graduated through their academy, and has now left with seven goals in 53 total appearances since his senior debut in March 2023 against KV Kortrijk.
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