Sunderland sign midfielder Jules Ahoka
Sunderland have completed the signing of 20-year-old midfielder Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp for 10 million euros.
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Championship side Sunderland have officially confirmed the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka from Belgian club Royal Antwerp. The deal for the 20-year-old DR Congo youth international is worth 10 million euros (£8.6m).
Ahoka, who appeared in both of Antwerp's league fixtures so far this season, has committed to a long-term contract with the Black Cats.
I am very happy and proud to join Sunderland. It is a big club with great ambitions, and I am excited to be here. I want to work hard, learn from my team-mates and the staff, and continue developing as a player. I will give everything for the club and I cannot wait to get started. Jules Ahoka
Director of football Florent Ghisolfi noted that the club had been monitoring Ahoka for some time, citing his impressive qualities at a young age and his potential to thrive in the Sunderland environment.
Ahoka arrives as the third summer signing for the club, following the additions of Belgian left-back Thomas Meunier and French right-back Dayann Methalie.