Softfootball can report that Sunderland have landed Senegalese midfielder Habib Diarra forward of their return to the Premier League.
The Black Cat confirmed the signing of the 21-year-old former Strasbourg participant in a deal reportedly price £30 million, which can also be the membership’s largest deal.
The 21-year-old midfielder, who scored towards England in a pleasant on the Metropolis Floor in June, will now stick with the English facet for 5 years and turns into the membership’s second main signing of the summer season.
In accordance with BBC, Diarra penned a five-year cope with the English facet after denying a number of suitors.
The Senegalese star made 31 appearances throughout all competitions for Strasbourg final season, serving to the French membership end seventh in Ligue 1 and safe a uncommon European spot. Upon penning his signature he acknowledged;
I’m joyful and excited to turn into a Black Cat, and I can’t wait to find the Stadium of Mild and its followers,
Diarra additionally mentioned after finishing his transfer.
Everybody noticed final season’s success, and I assure that I’ll give all the things for this workforce and combat for these colors within the Premier League. I’m prepared for this problem, and I can’t wait to get began.
Earlier, Softfootball reported the tussle from a number of English golf equipment, together with Chelsea, who’re reportedly getting ready a €30m transfer for Strasbourg’s Habib Diarra after the midfielder’s proposed change to Leeds United collapsed.
In the meantime, the transfer was a swift one, a alternative that price the newcomers your entire charge they acquired for Bellingham on the Senegalese, who was beforehand linked with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Leeds United.
Sunderland begins their Premier League race subsequent month once they welcome West Ham to the Stadium of Mild.
