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Sunderland Sign Ajax Striker Brian Brobbey on 2030 Deal

The move fills a striker gap created when Chelsea recalled loanee Marc Guiu on deadline day.

Overview

  • Reports put the fee at €20m plus €5m in add-ons, with local outlets giving an equivalent of about £17.3m plus £4.3m.
  • Brobbey completed his medical in the Netherlands to finalize the transfer before the 7 pm deadline.
  • Sunderland confirmed a contract running through 2030 for the 23-year-old Netherlands international.
  • Chelsea’s recall of 19-year-old Guiu followed their own striker shortage, which included an injury to Liam Delap, according to reporting.
  • Sunderland are also reported to be working on a loan for RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geertruida with an option to buy.