Sunderland are set to sign Dayann Methalie from Toulouse, according to reports from RMC Sport. The left-back has agreed to a contract with the Premier League club, bringing to an end his time with his formative club.
The transfer is reportedly valued around €30 million, which would make Methalie Toulouse’s most expensive sale, surpassing the fee received for Emersonn when he moved to Ipswich Town earlier in July. The move represents a significant financial boost for Toulouse.
Methalie, 20, established himself as a potential starter for Toulouse last season under manager Carles Martinez Novell, making 30 appearances in Ligue 1. He has also represented France at youth international level, suggesting a promising future trajectory.
The move to Sunderland offers Methalie the opportunity to test himself in the Premier League, a competition increasingly attracting young talent from across Europe. For Sunderland, the signing addresses a need at left-back and adds a dynamic player to their squad. The club will be hoping Methalie can quickly adapt to the demands of the English top flight and contribute to their ambitions. This sale continues a trend of French clubs selling promising young players to the Premier League, demonstrating the financial power of the English league.
