Sunderland have completed the permanent deal of Belgian midfielder Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp for a rumoured £8 million cost. The move represents the club's third summer arrival. Physical tests and paperwork were wrapped up on Monday prior to the deal being sealed. Several news outlets have labelled the midfielder as a potential Brazilian wonderkid.
Sunderland sporting director Florent Ghisolfi discussed the signing in comments to Chronicle Live and Sunderland Echo. BBC Sport and The Northern Echo confirmed the deal earlier today. Transfermarkt recently updated Ahoka's profile to reflect the change.