Enzo Le Fee is on the verge of leaving Roma for Sunderland in a surprising move. The French midfielder is expected to fly to England soon to begin his new adventure with the Championship side.
Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Sunderland have finalized the deal that will bring the 24-year-old to the Stadium of Light. The transfer comes after the English club overtook Real Betis in negotiations on Tuesday.
The agreement between Roma and Sunderland is structured as a loan with an option to buy. This option will become mandatory if Sunderland secures promotion to the Premier League. The buyout clause is set at €23 million, which matches the fee Roma paid to acquire Le Fee from Rennes in the summer of 2024.
Currently, Sunderland sit in fourth place in the Championship with 50 points, putting them in a strong position to challenge for promotion.
Le Fee’s time in Rome has been brief and somewhat underwhelming. Since his arrival in the summer of 2024, the French midfielder has made only 10 appearances for the Giallorossi, failing to score or provide any assists during his six-month stint.
This move represents a fresh start for Le Fee, who will be hoping to reignite his career in England. For Sunderland, the acquisition of a player with Le Fee’s potential could prove crucial in their push for Premier League promotion.
The transfer is expected to be completed imminently, with Le Fee set to travel by private jet to finalize the move and join his new teammates at Sunderland.
