Sunderland have signed Strasbourg’s Habib Diarra for a club-record £30 million.
Stepping in as a direct replacement for Jobe Bellingham, the Ligue 1 midfielder turns into the most expensive player in the club’s history.
With a £27.8 million deal, Bellingham recently joined Borussia Dortmund, therefore opening the door for the Black Cats to strengthen their midfield.
Leeds United showed great interest in Diarra, but Stadium of Light heavyweights triumphed the battle to capture the 21-year-old.
After being promoted to the English top-flight competition and created around a brilliant core, Regis Le Bris’ squad see the Senegalese international as a critical component of their long run vision.
His arrival is a declaration of purpose for the team before the upcoming season.
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