Overview

• Sunderland confirmed on August 6 that they have secured 19-year-old striker Marc Guiu on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
• Guiu joined Chelsea from Barcelona last summer and scored six goals in nine UEFA Conference League group-stage appearances before a midseason injury.
• He returned to full fitness in time to join Chelsea’s squad for the Club World Cup in the United States earlier this summer.
• Sunderland’s sole double-digit goalscorer last season was Wilson Isidor, underscoring the club’s need for further attacking options.
• Guiu said he feels “great” and views himself as a powerful natural goalscorer eager to make an impact on Wearside.