Sunderland Secure Midfielder Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp
<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10"><b class="ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3">Sunderland</b><b class="ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3">have signed midfielder Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp for €10 million (£8.6 million).</b></p>
<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">The Black Cats said that 20‑year‑old DR Congo youth international Jules Ahoka has signed a long‑term contract with the club.</p>
<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">“I am delighted and proud to join Sunderland,” Ahoka said, having featured in both of Antwerp’s league matches this season.</p>
<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">“It is a prestigious club with ambitious goals, and I am excited to be part of it.”</p>
<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">“I intend to work hard, learn from my teammates and staff, and continue developing as a player. I will give my all for the club and look forward to getting started.”</p>
<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">Ahoka becomes the third summer signing for the Black Cats, joining the arrivals of Belgian left‑back Thomas Meunier and French right‑back Dayann Methalie.</p>
<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">“Jules is a player we have been closely monitoring and he has displayed very encouraging qualities for his age,” said Sunderland director of football Florent Ghisolfi.</p>
<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">“He has tremendous potential, and we believe Sunderland provides the ideal environment for him to continue his development.”</p>
<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">Sunderland fell to a 2‑1 defeat against Ipswich in their Premier League opener on Saturday. Their next fixture is against Fulham on Sunday at 14:00 BST.</p>
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