Lauriente’s 20m Sunderland move collapses

Several sources, including Fabrizio Romano and TMW, confirm that the 26-year-old won’t join the newly promoted Premier League side this summer.

Sunderland and Sassuolo had reached an agreement over a €20m deal, and the player travelled to England on Saturday to undergo medical tests.

It’s still unclear whether the French winger underwent medical tests with the Premier League club, but the reason behind his failed move to Sunderland doesn’t seem to be tied to his fitness.

Laurienté has asked to leave Sassuolo after contributing to their Serie A promotion last season with 18 league goals.

Laurienté unlikely to stay at Sassuolo

Laurienté was the top scorer in Serie B during the 2024-25 season, as well as the best player in Italy’s second division last term.

Laurienté is now returning to Italy, but it’s unlikely that he’ll remain at Sassuolo for the 2025-26 season.