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Sunderland agrees £25.6m fee for defender Dayann Methalie from Toulouse

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:25 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Sunderland agrees £25.6m fee for defender Dayann Methalie from Toulouse

Summary

Sunderland has reached an agreement to sign left-back Dayann Methalie from Toulouse for £25.6 million. The deal includes an initial fee of £23.9 million, with potential add-ons of £1.7 million. Methalie, 20, made 28 appearances last season in Ligue 1, contributing two goals. His arrival comes as Sunderland prepares for their Premier League campaign and their first European competition in 53 years. He is expected to undergo a medical soon as the club looks to bolster its squad ahead of the season opener against Ipswich Town next Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Sunderland agrees £25.6 million deal for Dayann Methalie.
•Initial fee is £23.9 million, with £1.7 million in add-ons.
•Methalie made 28 appearances for Toulouse last season.
•Sunderland seeks to enhance defense ahead of Premier League opener.
•Club prepares for European competition after 53 years.

Latest Updates

6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland reach full agreement with Toulouse over Dayann Methalie transfer
5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland agree £25.6m fee for defender Methalie
5:20 PMBBC Sport — Sunderland agree £25.6m fee for defender Methalie

What they're saying

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AFC Sunderland are reported to have reached a full agreement with Toulouse FC over the transfer of Dayann Methalie (20), according to RMC Sport.The left-back, who has already been in agreement with th...
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