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Thomas Meunier signs with Sunderland, confirms club's strong interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Thomas Meunier signs with Sunderland, confirms club's strong interest

Summary

Thomas Meunier has joined Sunderland as a free agent, marking the club's only permanent signing this summer. The 34-year-old revealed that Sunderland had expressed a strong desire to sign him, indicating interest since last summer when Lille declined the initial approach. Meunier received other offers but chose Sunderland after a swift negotiation process that lasted less than a day. This move comes as Sunderland prepares for a return to European football.

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•Meunier is Sunderland's only permanent signing this summer.
•The deal was finalized quickly after negotiations began.
•He received multiple offers but opted for Sunderland.
•The club aims to return to European football.

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11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Sunderland 'really wanted me' - Meunier

What they're saying

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New Sunderland signing Thomas Meunier says the Black Cats showed they "really wanted me" when they signed him as a free agent earlier this summer. The 34-year-old is Sunderland's only permanent arrival so far this window, despite the club preparing for a return to European football. "We got in touch already last season during the summer," Meunier told BBC Radio Newcastle.
— Yahoo Sports

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