Sunderland Agree Transfer Deal For Midfielder Noah Sadiki Fabrizio Romano Confirms

Sadiki enjoyed a very successful campaign with Union Saint-Gilloise last season, as they lifted their first league title in 90 years. He made over 50 appearances across all competitions, including the Europa League, in which he started every single game for his side. He was also named in the Belgian Pro League Team of the Season.

Operating mainly as a centre midfielder, as well as being able to play at right-back, the DR Congo international provides much-needed cover for Sunderland in key areas.

Sadiki was not short of suitors this window, with fellow newly promoted side Leeds United as well as Premier League side Brentford and Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, all taking an interest in him.

Sadiki's move to Sunderland will likely be confirmed by the club later in the week, barring any late hitches, and he looks set to become the third signing to be announced by the Black Cats this week, with free agent full-back Reinildo Mandava's signing seemingly imminent.

A problem emerging for the Black Cats however, is that all three of Diarra, Reinildo and Sadiki will compete in the African Cup of Nations later this year - meaning they will all miss around 6 games of the Premier League season which could present an issue for Sunderland.

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