LONDON (AP) — world cup Veteran Thomas Meunier joined Sunderland on Wednesday ahead of the English club’s first European tour in 53 years.
The 34-year-old Belgian defender became a free agent after appearing in three consecutive World Cups. His contract with Lille expired during the tournament.
Sunderland manager said Meunier, who previously played for Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund, had signed a two-year contract.
Newly promoted Sunderland were expected to be relegated last season, but qualified for the Europa League in seventh place. Sunderland previously competed in the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1973 after winning the historic FA Cup title as a second division team.
Sunderland players continued their good form at the World Cup with their captain Granite Xhaka Impressive for Switzerland brian brobby He scored three goals for the Netherlands and Wilson Isidore scored for Haiti.
Meunier becomes the third Belgian player to join a new club since the World Cup Lost in the quarterfinals against Spain Last Friday. Yuri Tielemans Transferred from Aston Villa to Manchester United Leandro Trossard He left Arsenal and headed to Besiktas.
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