Overview

• Nordi Mukiele has joined Sunderland from Paris Saint-Germain on a permanent deal reportedly worth €12 million, marking the club’s twelfth summer signing.
• The addition follows Mukiele’s loan at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, where he made 24 appearances with two goals and one assist last season.
• According to Transfermarkt, Sunderland’s summer outlay now stands at approximately €165 million, placing the newly promoted side among the Premier League’s highest spenders.
• The club’s nine double-digit-million transfers this window underscore sustained market inflation that has driven Premier League clubs past €2.5 billion in seasonal spending for the fourth consecutive year.
• Granit Xhaka captained Sunderland to a 3-0 opening-day victory over West Ham, suggesting immediate on-field returns from the club’s heavy recruitment.