Sunderland Nears Record for Biggest-Spending Newly Promoted Premier League Team

sunderland, united kingdom - Sunderland is close to breaking the Premier League spending record for newly promoted teams with a total spend of around £141.5m, just £500,000 shy of the current record.

Sunderland's Spending Nears Premier League Record

Sunderland is on the verge of making history as one of the biggest-spending newly promoted teams in the Premier League, with the recent signing of Nordi Mukiele pushing their total expenditure to approximately £141.5m.

Nordi Mukiele's Arrival

27-year-old defender Nordi Mukiele joined Sunderland from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal valued at €11m, with additional performance-related add-ons amounting to €3m.

New Challenge for Mukiele

Having previously played for Stade Lavallois, Montpellier, RB Leipzig, and PSG, Mukiele expressed his excitement for the new challenge at Sunderland, emphasizing the importance of fans and teamwork for the upcoming season.

Strong Start to the Season

Sunderland kicked off their Premier League campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory against West Ham, setting a positive tone for the team's performance.