Sunderland signs striker Juan Riquelme Angulo Caicedo from Independiente del Valle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:15 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Sunderland completed the signing of 18-year-old striker Juan Riquelme Angulo Caicedo from the Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle. Director of football Florent Ghisolfi confirmed the transfer for an undisclosed fee. The teenager, who stands 6ft 4in, arrives in England having scored six goals in 15 league appearances during his time in Ecuador. Ghisolfi noted that the club outperformed several major European teams to secure the forward's signature. The organization plans to support the player as he transitions to European football and continues his professional development within the Sunderland squad.
- •Juan Riquelme Angulo Caicedo joins Sunderland from Independiente del Valle.
- •The 18-year-old forward recorded six goals in 15 league matches this season.
- •Sunderland director of football Florent Ghisolfi cited interest from multiple European clubs.
- •The transfer fee remains undisclosed by the club.
- 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — Sunderland sign Ecuadorian wonderkid Juan Riquelme Angulo
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Sunderland beat 'big clubs' to sign Caicedo
"Sunderland beat "big clubs" across Europe to the signature of Juan Riquelme Angulo Caicedo, says director of football Florent Ghisolfi. Angulo, 18, has joined for an undisclosed fee from Ecuador's Independiente del Valle.
"Sunderland have completed the signing of 18-year-old striker Juan Riquelme Angulo Caicedo from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle.The highly-rated forward has signed a long-term contract at the S...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 12:25 AMSunderland sign Ecuadorian wonderkid Juan Riquelme Angulo
Sunderland have completed the signing of 18-year-old striker Juan Riquelme Angulo Caicedo from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle.The highly-rated forward has signed a long-term contract at the S...
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 12:15 AMSunderland beat 'big clubs' to sign Caicedo
Sunderland beat "big clubs" across Europe to the signature of Juan Riquelme Angulo Caicedo, says director of football Florent Ghisolfi. Angulo, 18, has joined for an undisclosed fee from Ecuador's Independiente del Valle.
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