Arriving in the 2022 summer transfer window, 27-year-old central defender/full-back Nordi Mukiele failed to establish himself at Paris Saint-Germain. Hampered by injuries, especially in 2023, and rarely used by coach Luis Enrique, he was loaned to Bayer Leverkusen without a purchase option for the 2024-2025 season. While he returned, we were still waiting to learn his future. Le Parisien confirmed Friday’s big announcement, with a sale close to completion to Sunderland, promoted to the Premier League.
“According to information from RMC Sport, which we can confirm, an agreement in principle has been reached between the Black Cats and PSG for the sale of the 27-year-old French defender, under contract until 2027.
While there are still a few small details to be resolved before the deal is definitively finalized, the deal is well underway, and the French international (one cap) is expected to continue his career across the Manche. The transfer fee has not been disclosed.”
Several media outlets have agreed in a short time, which is often a sign that a transfer is indeed well underway. Although we always remain cautious until it’s official, as the transfer window can move very quickly. We’ll wait before considering it a done deal, but Mukiele should continue with an interesting adventure.
The challenge of helping Sunderland stay in the Premier League will undoubtedly be exciting. For the English club, he’s a recruit with experience and great qualities, while PSG has secured one of the hoped-for sales. It remains to be seen at what price.
