Simon Adingra, the 23-year-old Ivorian winger, has signed a five-year contract with newly promoted Premier League club Sunderland. Coming off a mixed season at Brighton, where he scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists in 33 appearances, Adingra is eager to reboot his career within Sunderland’s ambitious project at the Stadium of Light. The transfer fee is estimated around €21 million including bonuses, reflecting the club’s serious intent to strengthen its attack.
A 2023 Africa Cup of Nations champion and tournament Young Player of the Year, Adingra expressed great motivation to join Sunderland. He emphasized the huge challenge ahead and his desire to prove his talent at a club rebuilding to establish itself firmly in the English top flight. Playing in the Premier League has been a lifelong dream, and now he is ready to fully embrace it.
Manager Kristjaan Speakman shared his confidence in Adingra’s impact: “He is a fast winger, able to operate on both flanks at great speed with the ball. His Premier League experience will be a valuable asset for our newly promoted side.” This signing is part of Sunderland’s strategic summer investment, having spent over £100 million so far to bolster the squad.
This move represents a key turning point for Adingra. Leaving a club where he struggled for minutes, he now joins a team where he is expected to play a crucial role, get more game time, and actively contribute to Sunderland’s fight for Premier League survival. Fans and the club alike have high hopes for this promising recruit.
