The new boys of Premier League Sunderland broke their transfer record today by completing the signature of the midfielder Enzo Le Fee de Roma.
The Frenchman the Fee moved to Sunderland on loan in January with the Wearsiders forced to make the move permanent if they promoted the elite, which they did by beating Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship final in Wembley last month.
The 25 -year -old has signed a four -year contract at the Light Stadium for a fee that would be in the region of 19.3 million pounds sterling. This exceeds the previous brand of 13.6 million pounds sterling that Sunderland spent for Didier Ndong in 2016.
✍️ We are delighted to confirm the permanent signature of Enzo the fairy!
The 25 -year -old joins Roma for unknown costs, making a four -year agreement on Wearside ❤️
– Soundland AFC (@Sunderlandafc) June 3, 2025
I can’t wait to play to Sunderland in the Premier League – the FEE
The FEE had injuries during the loan spell, but shone during the playoffs with key contributions in the two links in the semi-finals against Coventry and the victory over the blades.
“I said before the final of the qualifiers that my heart was in Sunderland – I wanted to stay, and that made it the most important game of my life. Together, we did it,” said the FEE, who has already worked with the boss of Sunderland, regis Le Bris in Lorient.
“From the moment I arrived, I enjoyed my football, my teammates and our supporters. We have shared an incredible experience, and now we can take the next step. There are bigger challenges to come, but we have to face them together, and I can’t wait to play to Swanderland in the Premier League. ”
The FEE is “a high -level player”
The director of football of Sunderland, Kristjaan Speakman, added: “In Enzo, we knew that we acquired a very high level player who could influence the critical moments – the moments that change the result of games and seasons.
“He was part of our success, so we are delighted that he signs permanently and joins us in the Premier League. Above all, he was a team player, and after our final victory for the playoffs, I think everyone could see exactly what the club means for him.”
Sunderland is likely to be active this summer while they are trying to fill the gap between the championship and the Premier League.
However, they lost the winger Tommy Watson – The matchwinner against Sheffield United – in Brighton for 10 million pounds sterling while midfielder Jobe Bellingham is about to move to Borussia Dortmund.
