Sunderland have completed the permanent signing of Belgian midfielder Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp for a stated £8 million sum. The deal represents the club's third summer arrival. Medical checks and documentation were finalised on Monday prior to the deal being sealed. Several news outlets have described the midfielder as a likely Brazilian wonderkid.
Sunderland sporting director Florent Ghisolfi discussed the signing in comments to Chronicle Live and Sunderland Echo. BBC Sport and The Northern Echo verified the transfer earlier today. Transfermarkt has also updated Ahoka's profile to reflect the move.