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Kevin Danso joins Sunderland on a season-long loan from Tottenham

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 7:36 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Kevin Danso joins Sunderland on a season-long loan from Tottenham

Summary

Sunderland added Austria international Kevin Danso to their squad on a season-long loan deal from Tottenham. The 27-year-old defender previously played for Ligue 1 side Lens, where he worked under current Sunderland Director of Football Florent Ghisolfi. Since joining Tottenham in January 2025, the defender has made 52 appearances for the club. Danso cited the ambition shown by Sunderland and his previous professional relationship with Ghisolfi as primary reasons for the transfer. The club anticipates the defender will contribute strength and experience to their squad for the current season. He is expected to join his new teammates at the Stadium of Light immediately to begin training.

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Key Details

•Kevin Danso arrives at Sunderland on a season-long loan from Tottenham.
•The 27-year-old defender played 52 matches for Tottenham since January 2025.
•Florent Ghisolfi, the Sunderland Director of Football, previously worked with Danso at RC Lens.
•The defender joins the squad to add experience for the current season.

Latest Updates

7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Danso taken by Sunderland 'ambition'

What they're saying

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Kevin Danso says he is "excited" to join a "big club with huge ambition" after his season-long loan from Tottenham to Sunderland was confirmed. The 27-year-old Austria international has made 52 appearances for Spurs since moving to North London from Ligue 1 side Lens - where he worked with Black Cats Director of Football Florent Ghisolfi - in January 2025. "I'm really happy to be here and I can't wait to get started," Danso told club media on the move.
— Yahoo Sports

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