Sunderland have completed the signing of left-back Dayann Methalie for a fee of £24m plus £1.7m in potential add-ons. The 20-year-old defender, who will wear the No. 6 shirt, joined the club after a medical delay that stalled the transfer for several days. Methalie, who initially agreed to join last weekend, returned to France for further tests following a medical issue, but no serious problems were found. The deal was finalized after Sunderland and Toulouse resolved the issue, with the player set to move to the Stadium of Light. Methalie expressed excitement about joining the club, citing Sunderland's recent Europa League qualification and Premier League ambitions as key factors in his decision. The transfer marks a significant boost for the Black Cats, who also secured midfielder Jules Ahoka ahead of his medical.