Sunderland sign Spurs defender Danso on loan
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- Sunderland signed Austria defender Kevin Danso from Tottenham on loan until the end of the season.
- The £2.5 million deal becomes permanent for £22.5 million if Sunderland remain in the Premier League.
- Danso joins ahead of Sunderland’s first European campaign since 1973, while Tottenham pursue Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo and attacker Mykhailo Mudryk.
Sunderland have completed the signing of Austria defender Kevin Danso from Tottenham on a season-long loan.
The deal costs Sunderland £2.5 million and will become permanent next summer for £22.5 million if Regis Le Bris’ side stay in the Premier League.
“I’m really happy to be here and I can’t wait to get started,” Danso said. “Sunderland is a big club with huge ambition, and I’m excited to be part of what we’re building this season.”
I’m really happy to be here and I can’t wait to get started.
The 27-year-old made 52 appearances for Tottenham after joining from RC Lens in January 2025. He will strengthen Sunderland’s squad for its first European campaign since 1973.
Danso’s departure comes as Tottenham close in on Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo. Tottenham have also been nearing a deal for Chelsea attacker Mykhailo Mudryk before the transfer deadline.
Sunderland is a big club with huge ambition, and I’m excited to be part of what we’re building this season.
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