Habib Diarra: Sunderland sign Senegal midfielder in club-record deal

Sunderland have completed the signing of Senegal midfielder Habib Diarra in a reported club record £30m deal from Strasbourg.

The 21-year-old, who scored against England in a friendly at the City Ground in June, has penned a five-year contract at the Stadium of Light.

Diarra made 31 appearances for Strasbourg in all competitions last term, helping the club to a seventh-placed finish in Ligue 1 as they secured European football for only the second time in 20 years.

“I’m happy and excited to become a Black Cat and I can’t wait to discover the Stadium of Light and its fans,” he said.