Overview
- Sunderland announced the capture of Dayann Methalie on Friday after agreeing terms with Toulouse and the player signing a contract through 2031.
- Reports put the initial transfer fee at about £24 million with roughly £1.7 million in performance-related add-ons.
- The move followed a short pause in the process when a back issue found during the first medical led to further tests in France that have now been cleared.
- Sunderland said Methalie will not be considered for the Premier League opener at Ipswich but could be available to make his debut the following weekend against Fulham.
- The signing is Sunderland’s second confirmed addition this summer and gives the club a young, versatile option at left-back as it balances Premier League and Europa League fixtures while planning for player development.