Sunderland has finalized a £10m deal to acquire defender Omar Alderete from Getafe, with an additional £900,000 in add-ons. The 28-year-old Paraguayan is set to undergo a medical and is expected to commit to a four-year contract at the Stadium of Light. This transfer adds a crucial left-sided centre-back to their lineup following their promotion back to the Premier League. The club's summer spending has nearly reached £150m, bolstered by significant player sales, and they are gearing up for their first Premier League game since 2016-17.
Sunderland have agreed a deal to sign defender Omar Alderete from Getafe for £10m plus £900,000 in add-ons, marking the club's 11th signing this summer.
The 28-year-old Paraguay defender's move is subject to a medical, and he is expected to sign a four-year deal at Sunderland after earning promotion to the Premier League.
Sunderland's summer spending is approaching £150m, supported by high-profile player sales including Jobe Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund for £37m.
Sunderland aims to strengthen their squad with new signings, including Granit Xhaka and Habib Diarra, ahead of their first Premier League match since 2016-17.
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