Sunderland agree deal to sign Juan Riquelme Angulo
Fabrizio Romano reports Sunderland has agreed a €4m deal for 18-year-old Ecuador striker Juan Riquelme Angulo.
Sunderland have agreed the signing of young Ecuadorian striker Juan Riquelme Angulo, 18, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The deal is understood to be done for a €4m fee, coming from Independiente del Valle, as the next Ecuadorian talent makes the step up to the biggest European stage.
Deal agreed at €4m
Romano states the transfer is already done in terms of the agreement, with the key number set at €4 million. For a player of that age, it’s a move that signals a long-term recruitment plan as well as immediate squad value.
Jump to Europe
The fact the player comes from Independiente del Valle underlines Sunderland’s focus on spotting and developing talent before selling it or promoting it to elite competitions. The remaining part will be the final procedural steps to complete the registration and integrate him into the team.
Bottom line: Juan Riquelme Angulo is headed to Sunderland after a €4m agreement, and now it’s about how quickly he adapts to the pace and level of European football.
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