“The followers are essential in soccer, and particularly in Sunderland. I got here right here to battle for them.”
With 21 signings in the summertime of 2022 at a value of round £142m, Nottingham Forest maintain the document for probably the most transfers by a promoted Premier League membership in a single window.
Sunderland's new arrivals additionally embrace former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, winger Simon Adingra from Brighton, and club-record signing Habib Diarra, who value round £30m from Strasbourg.
That outlay was balanced by high-profile gross sales, reminiscent of Jobe Bellingham becoming a member of Borussia Dortmund and Tom Watson shifting to Brighton for a mixed whole within the area of £37m.
Burnley have introduced in 13 new faces at a value of roughly £100m, whereas Leeds United have invested £73.5m on their eight signings to this point.
Mukiele joined PSG in 2022, the place he received 5 trophies, and performed alongside new Sunderland captain Xhaka final season at Leverkusen, the place he made 24 appearances.
He began his profession at Stade Lavallois earlier than spells at Montpellier and RB Leipzig, and has performed 35 Champions League video games.
Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman mentioned Mukiele “possesses uncommon athletic qualities which might be completely suited to our workforce within the Premier League” and has “tactical versatility” as he is ready to play at centre-back and right-back.
