Sunderland have wrapped up the permanent deal of Belgian midfielder Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp for a stated £8 million cost. The deal signals the club's third summer arrival. Medical checks and documentation were completed on Monday before the move became official. Multiple sports outlets have labelled the midfielder as a prospective Brazilian wonderkid.
Sunderland sporting director Florent Ghisolfi discussed the signing during chats with Chronicle Live and Sunderland Echo. BBC Sport and The Northern Echo verified the deal earlier today. Transfermarkt has also updated Ahoka's profile to reflect the move.