Sunderland have reached an agreement to sign DR Congo Under 23 midfielder Jules Ahoka from Belgian club Royal Antwerp in a deal worth £8 million.
The 20 year old midfielder has emerged as one of the promising young talents in Belgian football, attracting Sunderland’s attention with his performances for Antwerp.
The agreement represents a significant investment from the Premier League club as they continue to strengthen their squad with emerging talent.
Ahoka, who represents DR Congo at Under 23 level, is now expected to complete the next steps of his move to Sunderland after the two clubs reached an agreement over the transfer.
The Black Cats will hope the young midfielder can make an immediate impact while also developing into an important player for the club in the years ahead.
