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Sunderland The French side have signed Belgian defender Thomas Meunier on a two-year deal following his departure from Lille.
The 34-year-old has made more than 550 senior club appearances and previously had spells with Club Brugge, Paris Saint-Germain, where he won three league titles, Borussia Dortmund and Turkish side Trabzonspor.
He has 83 international caps and played for Belgium at the 2026 World Cup.
Meunier is the Black Cats’ first signing of the season following the departure of the forward Eliezer Mayenda and midfielders And took
“We are delighted to welcome Thomas Sunderland“said director of football Florent Ghisolfi.
“From the moment we started talking, we felt he had a very positive feeling about the club.
“Throughout his career he has consistently performed at the highest level, representing some of Europe’s biggest clubs and Belgium on the international stage.
“He brings a wealth of experience, leadership and professionalism along with real quality in both the defensive and offensive phases of the game.
“Thomas is a player who understands what it takes to compete for success, and we are confident that his mindset and character will have a positive impact on the squad.”
Meunier, who will link up with the rest Sunderland The squad, at the start of August, is excited about the prospect of representing the club in domestic competition and competing in Europe for the first time in 53 years.
“I’m very happy to be here and start this new chapter in my career,” he said. “The Premier League is one of the most competitive and exciting leagues in the world, and it was a challenge I wanted to experience.
“When I spoke to the club, I was impressed by the ambition, the project and the desire to move forward. The competition in Europe was also a big factor in my decision because, as a player, you always want to test yourself against the best teams and compete for trophies.
“I hope I can bring my experience on and off the field to the team.”
