Sunderland make Le Payment keep everlasting forward of Premier League return

Sunderland have made Enzo Le Payment’s mortgage transfer from Roma everlasting after sealing their long-awaited return to the Premier League.

The Black Cats launched a fightback to beat Sheffield United 2-1 in final month’s Championship play-off closing at Wembley Stadium, returning to the massive time eight years on from their final relegation from the highest flight.

Artistic midfielder Le Payment performed a key position of their promotion marketing campaign, making 18 appearances after arriving on an preliminary six-month mortgage in January.

Le Payment scored one purpose and contributed 4 assists for Regis Le Bris’ aspect, additionally creating 28 probabilities.

Solely Trai Hume and Patrick Roberts (each 34) created extra for Sunderland after the flip of the 12 months.

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After penning a four-year contract, Le Payment informed Sunderland’s web site, “I stated earlier than the play-off closing that my coronary heart was in Sunderland.

“I wished to remain, and this made it crucial sport of my life. Collectively, we did it. From the second I arrived, I’ve loved my soccer, my team-mates, and our supporters.

“We shared an unbelievable expertise, and now we get to take the following step. There are larger challenges forward, however we should face them collectively, and I can’t wait to play for Sunderland within the Premier League.”