Newly promoted Premier League club, Sunderland, has signed Ivorian winger, Simon Adingra, from Brighton and Hove Albion.
23-year old Adingra has signed a five-year contract at the Stadium of Light.
Adingra emerges the sixth addition of a new Premier League era on Wearside, following the arrivals of Enzo Le Fée, Habib Diarra, Noah Sadiki, Reinildo Mandava, and Chemsdine Talbi.
The Ivory Coast international recorded 33 appearances for the Seagulls in the 2024/25 season, including 29 in the Premier League.
According to the Club’s official website, Adingra said: “It’s a pleasure to be here, and I cannot wait to get started. The Club and the project are really exciting. I spoke with everyone and their interest in me made the decision easy – I wanted to be part of Sunderland’s future.
“Playing in the Premier League has been a dream of mine since I was a kid, so to continue doing that is incredible. It’s a big challenge ahead – we’ll be facing top players and strong opponents – but I’m ready for it.”
Adingra made his move to FC Nordsjaelland in 2020 and netted on his first game for the club against FC Copenhagen in April 2021 before exploding onto the Danish Superliga scene during the 2021-22 season.
For Ivory Coast, Adingra clinched the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)and provided both assists in a 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the final, which also led to him being named Best Young Player at the tournament.
Sporting Director, Kristjaan Speakman, said: “Our long-standing interest in Simon has been well documented and it’s no secret that we worked hard to bring him to the Club in January, so it’s great to finally see him on Wearside.
“He’s a quick and direct wide player, who can play on both sides and travels with the ball at speed. He’s got significant Premier League experience, which is important for us as a newly promoted team, and due to our recent connection with him, he already has a strong understanding of Sunderland AFC and our journey.
“Simon is ready to play his part, and we are excited to see him in our team.”
Photo: Simon Adingra, Sunderland new addition. X/Sunderland AFC
