Sunderland pulled off a last-minute triple signing frenzy on Saturday morning, securing the services of Ahmed Abdullahi along with two other players just before the transfer deadline. Abdullahi, a promising 20-year-old striker from Gent, signed a four-year deal with the option for an extension.
Joining Abdullahi at the Stadium of Light are midfielder Salis Abdul Samed on a season-long loan from Lens and the talented Milan Aleksic on a four-year contract from FK Radnicki 1923. Sporting director Kristjaan Speakman praised Aleksic’s potential and versatility, while expressing excitement for Samed’s addition to the midfield.
Despite initially facing the deadline without adding a striker to their squad, Sunderland’s successful pursuit of Abdullahi provides much-needed depth up front. The Nigerian U-20 international will compete with Eliezer Mayenda and Wilson Isidor for playing time, with Speakman highlighting Abdullahi’s goal-scoring ability and potential to make an impact in the team.
Although an expected move to Juventus for Hemir hasn’t been officially confirmed, sources indicate that the transfer has gone through smoothly.
