Premier League new-boys Sunderland at this time smashed their switch document by finishing the signing of midfielder Enzo Le Charge from Roma.
Frenchman Le Charge moved to Sunderland on mortgage in January with the Wearsiders obligated to make the transfer everlasting in the event that they gained promotion to the highest flight, which they did by beating Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley last month.
The 25-year-old has signed a four-year deal on the Stadium of Mild for a price reported to be within the area of £19.3million. That surpasses the earlier mark of £13.6m Sunderland spent on Didier Ndong in 2016.
✍️ We’re delighted to substantiate the everlasting signing of Enzo Le Fée!
The 25-year-old joins from AS Roma for an undisclosed price, penning a four-year deal on Wearside ❤️
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) June 3, 2025
I can’t wait to play for Sunderland within the Premier League – Le Charge
Le Charge struggled with accidents in the course of the mortgage spell however shone in the course of the play-offs with key contributions in each semi-final ties towards Coventry and the victory over the Blades.
“I mentioned earlier than the Play-Off Ultimate that my coronary heart was in Sunderland – I wished to remain, and this made it a very powerful sport of my life. Collectively, we did it,” mentioned Le Charge, who labored beforehand with Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris at Lorient.
“From the second I arrived, I’ve loved my soccer, my team-mates, and our supporters. We shared an unbelievable expertise, and now we get to take the subsequent step. There are better challenges forward, however we should face them collectively, and I can’t wait to play for Sunderland within the Premier League.”
Le Charge is ‘a high-level participant’
Sunderland director of soccer Kristjaan Speakman added: “In Enzo, we knew we had been buying a really high-level participant who may very well be influential in vital moments – the moments that change the result of video games and seasons.
“He’s been an enormous a part of our success, so we’re delighted that he’s signing completely and becoming a member of us within the Premier League. Above all else, he’s been a crew participant, and following our Play-Off Ultimate victory, I feel everybody might see precisely what the membership means to him.”
Sunderland are more likely to be lively this summer season as they try to bridge the hole between the Championship and the Premier League.
They’ve, nevertheless, misplaced winger Tommy Watson – the matchwinner towards Sheffield United – to Brighton for £10m whereas midfielder Jobe Bellingham is believed to be close to securing a move to Borussia Dortmund.
