Overview

• The 25-year-old’s loan-to-permanent switch cost a reported £20 million after a clause activated on promotion.
• Le Fee has signed a four-year contract following 18 appearances and key contributions in the Championship play-off final.
• He reunited with head coach Regis Le Bris, drawing on their Lorient partnership to influence decisive moments.
• Sporting director Kristjaan Speakman praised Le Fee’s team spirit and match-changing ability throughout Sunderland’s promotion push.
• With Le Fee’s deal complete, the club is turning its attention to securing young midfielder Jobe Bellingham with interest from Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt growing.