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Fofana seals £30m move to Sunderland
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Image caption: Fofana scored two goals and provided one assist in an injury-hit 2025-26 season
By Sami Mokbel, Senior Football Correspondent | Nizaar Kinsella, Football Reporter | Keifer MacDonald, BBC Sport Journalist
Published 1 September 2026 | Updated 37 minutes ago
Sunderland have beaten Crystal Palace to the signing of Malick Fofana from Lyon in a deal worth £30m.
The forward is the Black Cats' fifth signing of the summer and has agreed a long-term deal at the Stadium of Light. The 21-year-old joins Kevin Danso in signing for Sunderland on deadline day and will bolster the club's squad ahead of their first European campaign since 1973.
"Malick has all the attributes to thrive in the Premier League," said Sunderland's Director of Football, Florent Ghisolfi. "He is a player with huge potential and Sunderland AFC will provide him with the right environment to continue to develop and prosper."
Fofana began his career at KAA Gent before joining Lyon in 2024. Sunderland have also signed defenders Thomas Meunier and Dayann Methalie, and midfielder Jules Ahoka, this summer after finishing seventh in their first season back in the top flight.
The Black Cats beat Fulham on Sunday after losing their opening match of the 2026-27 season at Ipswich.
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