Overview

• He arrives on a free transfer from Beşiktaş after signing a two-year contract at the Stadium of Light.
• Masuaku returns to the Premier League after a three-year stint in Turkey that included 108 appearances and 18 assists.
• The 31-year-old made 128 Premier League appearances over seven seasons with West Ham United.
• He won two Greek Super League titles and a Greek Cup with Olympiacos before representing DR Congo 36 times at international level.
• Sporting director Kristjaan Speakman described him as a well-rounded full back whose possession and attacking prowess will strengthen Sunderland’s squad.