Sunderland’s frantic recruitment drive continued today with winger Chemsdine Talbi signing a five-year deal at the Stadium of Light.
The 20-year-old moves to Wearside from Club Brugge for a reported fee of £19million including add-ons and will bolster a squad hoping to make the step up to the Premier League next season after promotion via the Championship play-offs.
Our new Moroccan star has landed 🇲🇦🌟 pic.twitter.com/FI6iCXnY3K
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) July 9, 2025
Talbi, who is renown for his blistering pace, impressed for Brugge last season, scoring seven goals and adding five assists in 44 appearances in all competitions, including 11 games in the Champions League.
Talbi excited to join Sunderland
Talbi told the club’s official website: “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.”
Sunderland 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.”
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Sunderland have agreed a fee with Brighton for Simon Adingra.
💰 #SAFC will pay Brighton £18m + £2.5m in add-ons for the winger.
🛩️ The 23-year-old has flown in to the North East by private jet and is undergoing a medical.
🤝 Personal terms are also agreed.
🇨🇮… pic.twitter.com/NzYj12DB7P— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) July 9, 2025
Will Adingra be the next man to arrive at Sunderland?
Sunderland have already signed Habib Diarra, Noah Sadiki and Reinildo Mandava this window, as well as making Enzo Le Fee’s loan move from Roma permanent.
Reports today also claimed Brighton winger Simon Adingra had flown to the north-east to complete a £20.5 move from Brighton.
