Sunderland have bolstered their midfield with the mortgage signing of Enzo Le Charge from Roma.
The 24-year-old French midfielder – who joined Roma from Rennes in the summertime – will stay on the Stadium of Gentle till the top of the season.
Le Charge, a product of the Lorient youth setup, beforehand labored underneath the present Sunderland supervisor, Regis Le Bris.
He has already given his first interview as a Black Cat, saying: “I’m very glad to be right here and I’m excited to fulfill the individuals.
“There are some acquainted faces with Wilson Isidor, Adil Aouchiche and Salis Abdul Samed. I additionally know the coach and I understand how he desires to play, so I’m certain this may even assist me.
“Now, I simply have to show it on the pitch. I believe that’s a very powerful factor and I’m very excited to play in entrance of the followers.
“It is a massive membership. For me, that’s regular, and I can’t wait to get began.”
Le Charge was a former member of the French Underneath-21 squad and represented his nation on the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
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Sunderland, who’re difficult for promotion within the Championship, have the choice to make the switch everlasting on the finish of the season.
Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman added: “We’re delighted to welcome Enzo to Sunderland and thank Roma for his or her collaboration on this matter.
“He’s a participant we all know properly, and for Regis a participant he’s labored with beforehand. The chance to amass a midfielder of this profile, who already understands how our coach works, is a singular mixture we needed to pursue.
“Enzo is an impressive expertise and we imagine he can elevate our stage within the second half of the season. We’re delighted to have strengthened our group so early within the window and we’re trying ahead to working with him.”
Le Charge has made a restricted variety of appearances for Roma this season, that includes in simply six Serie A matches and 4 Europa League video games.
The signing is a press release of intent for Sunderland as they give the impression of being to return to the Premier League for the primary time since 2017.
