Fakayejo Paul
The “Black Cats” are sanctioning a major departure on Deadline Day. Simon Adingra is set to join AS Monaco after a verbal agreement was reached with Sunderland.
The 24-year-old Ivorian international is already preparing for travel, with a medical scheduled to take place in London to expedite the process before the French window closes.
After joining Sunderland for €24 million last summer, Adingra has struggled to secure a permanent starting spot under Régis Le Bris. The move to Ligue 1 is seen as the perfect opportunity for him to rediscover the form that made him the breakout star of AFCON 2023.
The Deal Breakdown
- The Formula: A loan deal until June 30, 2026.
- The Loan Fee: Monaco will pay an initial €1 million to Sunderland.
- The Buy Option: The agreement includes a €17 million purchase clause for the summer.
- The Context: Monaco moved quickly for Adingra after a move for Bayer Leverkusen’s Eliesse Ben Seghir collapsed due to the player’s recent ankle injury.
The “Replacement” Domino
Adingra’s arrival at the Stade Louis II is widely expected to unlock a major exit for Monaco.
Reports suggest that his signing clears the path for Maghnes Akliouche to finalize a high-profile move, with several Premier League clubs (including Tottenham and Manchester City) monitoring that situation closely.
Sunderland, meanwhile, are already working on a replacement, with internal discussions ongoing regarding a potential move for a winger from the Belgian Pro League or a Premier League loan.