The English club Sunderland officially announced today the signing of Ivorian winger Simon Adingra from Brighton in a record transfer estimated at £21 million, approximately €24.5 million including bonuses, on a five-year contract. This transfer is one of the most notable of this summer window in Africa and a major coup for Sunderland, which is relying on the 23-year-old player’s speed and creativity to strengthen its attack.
Simon Adingra, trained in Denmark and having played in the Belgian league with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, impressed with his technical skills and ability to destabilize opposing defenses during his 29 appearances in the Premier League last season. His transfer has been praised as a key strategic choice for the English club aiming to return to the top tier.
The Ivorian player, whose profile combines explosiveness and a goal-scoring instinct, arrives with a firm intention to quickly establish himself at his new club. This move marks an important step in his personal progress, after gaining experience in various European championships. Sunderland hopes this investment will lead to decisive performances on the field.
This signing also helps enhance the visibility of African talents in major European leagues this summer, alongside other significant transfers such as those of Victor Osimhen and Mohammed Kudus. Simon Adingra now embodies the hope of a new Ivorian generation ready to shine at a higher level.