Belgian international Thomas Meunier joins Sunderland on free transfer, signs two-year deal

Published Jul 15, 11:03 AM UTC

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Belgian international Thomas Meunier, 34, has joined Sunderland as a free agent after his contract with Lille expired on June 30. The right-back, who has 83 caps and 10 goals for Belgium and played in the recent World Cup, will sign a two-year deal with the English club. Sunderland, managed by Frenchman Régis Le Bris, secured promotion to the Premier League and will compete in the Europa League next season after finishing seventh in the Championship. Meunier, rated as Ligue 1's best right-back by L'Équipe (5.95/10), arrived in Sunderland for his medical examination. He expressed a desire to play until age 40, making this his first summer signing for the club.

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Thomas Meunier is poised to embark on a new chapter in the Premier League. The 34-year-old Belgian international (83 caps, 10 goals), who recently represented the Red Devils at the World Cup, will join Sunderland as a free agent.

Contract Details

Meunier's contract with Lille expired on June 30 and was not renewed. Despite stating at the end of May that he had "never closed the door on LOSC," the defender has ultimately chosen to move to Sunderland, located in the suburbs of Newcastle.

According to The Athletic, Meunier arrived this morning to undergo his medical examination. He is expected to sign a two-year deal with the English club, as he aims to continue playing until the age of 40.

Season Performance

Last season, Meunier was rated as the best right-back in Ligue 1 by L'Équipe, earning an average score of 5.95/10.

Club Context

Sunderland, managed by Frenchman Régis Le Bris, has secured its first summer signing. The club will compete in the Europa League next season after finishing seventh in the Championship, having recently earned promotion.

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Original headline: Mercato : libre de son contrat avec Lille, le Belge Thomas Meunier rejoint Sunderland

Original language: FR-FR

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