Sunderland FC’s latest signing, Samed, has been officially announced by the club through their website, safc.com. The midfielder is the third player to join the Black Cats on deadline day, following the arrivals of defender Chris Mepham and young midfielder Milan Aleksic.
Samed, a 24-year-old from the Côte d’Ivoire, began his career at the JMG Academy before moving to France to play for Clermont Foot in 2019. His performance was instrumental in helping Clermont achieve promotion to Ligue 1, where they managed to retain their status in the following season.
In 2022, Samed made the switch to RC Lens, where he played a key role in the team finishing second in Ligue 1 and earning qualification for the Champions League after a 20-year absence. His impressive displays caught the attention of French sports news outlet Get French Football News, who named him as the best central midfielder in the league and included him in their team of the season.
The club expressed their excitement about the new signing, with the manager stating, “Samed is a talented player with a lot of potential. We believe he will be a valuable addition to our squad and will help us achieve our goals for the season.”
Samed himself spoke about his move, saying, “I am thrilled to be joining Sunderland FC and look forward to contributing to the team’s success. I am grateful for this opportunity and eager to get started.”
With Samed now on board, Sunderland fans are hopeful that he will make a significant impact on the team’s performance in the upcoming season.