Sunderland land Lyon winger Malick Fofana in €40m deal

Belgium international Malick Fofana swaps Lyon for Sunderland in a club-record move.

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What happened. Sunderland have signed Belgium international winger Malick Fofana from Lyon, with both clubs confirming the transfer.

• Fofana is 21 years old.
• The deal is worth €40 million.
• He is a Belgium international.

Fofana becomes Sunderland's latest signing as they strengthen their squad.

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