Official Signing
Sunderland AFC officially announced Friday the arrival of Dayann Methalie, a French defender from Toulouse Football Club. The player will wear number 6 and signed after several weeks of negotiations and a prior medical.
Player’s First Impressions
"I am truly delighted to be here and eager to wear Sunderland’s shirt for the first time. This is the perfect moment to join the club. I followed Sunderland’s journey last season and it was amazing to see the team finish seventh and qualify for the Europa League."
He added: "When I learned that I had the opportunity to come here, the decision was easy to make. I am truly excited to play in the Premier League and in the Europa League and to experience this with Sunderland’s supporters."
Club’s Response
Florent Ghisolfi, Sunderland AFC’s director of football, said: "We are delighted to welcome Dayann to Sunderland AFC. He is a player we have appreciated and followed for a long time, and we believe his qualities perfectly match Sunderland, both in football identity and personality within the group."
He continued: "Despite his young age, Dayann has already shown great talent and strong potential, and his performances over the past year naturally attracted interest from several clubs. Throughout the process, he expressed a strong desire to join Sunderland, which was important for us."
Shared Goal
"He is still at an important stage of his development, and our responsibility is to help him integrate quickly, provide the best possible environment, and allow him to continue to progress and express his qualities."
