Sunderland Secures Loan Deal for Enzo Le Fée from AS Roma

Sunderland AFC has officially confirmed the loan acquisition of French midfielder Enzo Le Fée from AS Roma. The 24-year-old joins the English club with an option for a permanent transfer.

Le Fée’s journey to Sunderland comes after a brief stint in Rome, where he moved from Stade Rennais last summer. Initially attracted by conversations with then-coach Daniele De Rossi, Le Fée’s situation changed rapidly with multiple managerial shifts at Roma, culminating in Claudio Ranieri’s appointment.

Under Ranieri, Le Fée struggled to find his place in the team, prompting Roma to allow his departure. Sunderland, currently in contention for promotion to the Premier League, seized the opportunity to bring the talented midfielder to England.

Sunderland’s manager, Régis Le Bris, previously worked with Le Fée at Lorient FC, where they achieved a commendable 10th place finish in Ligue 1. This existing relationship likely played a role in facilitating the move.

Reports suggest that Le Fée’s loan could become permanent if Sunderland achieves promotion to the Premier League. The club currently sits just three points behind league leaders Leeds United, making the promotion a realistic prospect.

This move represents a fresh start for Le Fée and potentially a significant boost for Sunderland’s promotion ambitions. Football fans will be eager to see how the French midfielder adapts to English football and impacts Sunderland’s campaign.