Thomas Meunier set for Sunderland medical after agreeing two-year deal

Thomas Meunier is on the verge of joining Sunderland as a free agent, with the Belgium international set to undergo a medical after agreeing a two-year contract, according to talkSPORT. The 34-year-old right-back became available after his contract with French side Lille expired at the end of June.

Meunier turned down interest from newly-promoted Hull City to move to the Stadium of Light. He has already arrived in the North East to complete his medical before the transfer is officially announced. The move will make him manager Régis Le Bris' first signing of the summer, as Sunderland prepare for their first European campaign in 53 years.

A veteran defender with vast experience

Meunier brings a wealth of experience to Sunderland, having played for top clubs including Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, Club Brugge, and Trabzonspor. He has made over 515 senior club appearances and has 83 caps for Belgium, scoring 10 goals. He has featured in six major international tournaments, most recently the 2022 World Cup.

• Meunier signs a two-year deal with Sunderland after leaving Lille.
• He turned down Hull City to join the Black Cats.
• The defender has experience at PSG, Dortmund, and other top clubs.
• He has 83 caps for Belgium and played in six major tournaments.
• Sunderland will play in the Europa League league phase next season.

A move seven years in the making

Meunier's imminent arrival at Sunderland comes seven years after he went viral on social media asking for a streaming link to watch the Black Cats' 2019 EFL Trophy final against Portsmouth. Sunderland lost that match on penalties. Now, Meunier will finally experience English football as a player, adding depth to Le Bris' squad ahead of a busy season combining Premier League and European football.