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Thomas Meunier joins Sunderland on a free transfer from Lille

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 9:44 AM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Thomas Meunier joins Sunderland on a free transfer from Lille

Summary

Veteran Belgian defender Thomas Meunier signed with Premier League club Sunderland on July 15, 2026, after leaving Ligue 1 side Lille. The 34-year-old, who has previously played for Belgium's national team, expressed excitement about starting a new chapter in his career with Sunderland. Meunier is expected to bring leadership and experience to the squad, having previously won three Ligue 1 titles with Paris Saint-Germain. Sunderland's director of football, Florent Ghisolfi, indicated that Meunier's mentality will be beneficial for the team as they aim for success in the Premier League and potentially in Europe.

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•Thomas Meunier signed a two-year contract with Sunderland.
•He joins Sunderland after a spell with Lille in Ligue 1.
•Meunier was part of Belgium's 'golden generation', earning 83 caps.
•Sunderland aims to compete in the Premier League and European competitions.
•Florent Ghisolfi highlighted Meunier's potential impact on the squad.

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9:44 AMYahoo Sports — Belgian great Meunier signs for Premier League side Sunderland

What they're saying

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Veteran Belgian defender Thomas Meunier said he was "hugely excited" to "begin a new chapter" after he signed for Premier League side Sunderland on a free transfer on Wednesday."I am hugely excited and honoured to join Sunderland," said Meunier in a statement on the Sunderland website.
— Yahoo Sports

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