Sunderland sign Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp

Sunderland bolster midfield with DR Congo youth international Jules Ahoka for £8.6m.

What happened. Sunderland have signed midfielder Jules Ahoka from Belgian side Royal Antwerp for 10m euros (£8.6m). The 20-year-old DR Congo youth international has signed a long-term contract.

• Ahoka featured in both of Antwerp's league games this season.
• He is Sunderland's third summer signing after Thomas Meunier and Dayann Methalie.
• Director Florent Ghisolfi says Ahoka has 'huge potential'.

“I am very happy and proud to join Sunderland. It is a big club with great ambitions.”

— Jules Ahoka

Ahoka joins Sunderland after their Premier League opener defeat to Ipswich, with Fulham up next.

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