Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the signing of Enzo Le Fée.
Arriving from AS Roma, the 24-year-old midfielder has moved to the Stadium of Light on loan until the end of the 2024-25 season.
Le Fée is a product of Lorient’s youth academy where he developed under the guidance of Régis Le Bris.
He made his senior debut for the Brittany-based outfit in 2019 and soon became an important player for his hometown Club, who he represented on 142 occasions.
Only three Ligue 1 players created more chances from open play than Le Fée in the 2022-23 season, during which he also registered six goals and six assists in 36 appearances.
After representing France at Under-19, 21 and 23 level, a move to Stade Rennais followed in July 2023 and he made 35 appearances last season, including six in the UEFA Europa League.
Le Fée moved to the Italian capital six months ago and made 10 appearances for the Giallorossi this campaignbefore moving to Wearside.
Le Fée said: “I’m very happy to be here and I’m excited to meet the people. There are some familiar faces with Wilson Isidor, Adil Aouchiche and Salis Abdul Samed. I also know the coach and I know how he wants to play, so I am sure this will also help me. Now, I just need to prove it on the pitch. I think that’s the most important thing and I’m very excited to play in front of the fans. This is a big club. For me, that is normal, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman said: “We’re delighted to welcome Enzo to Sunderland and thank Roma for their collaboration on this matter. He’s a player we know well, and for Régis a player he’s worked with previously. The opportunity to acquire a midfielder of this profile, who already understands how our coach works, is a unique combination we had to pursue. Enzo is an outstanding talent and we believe he can elevate our level in the second half of the season. We are delighted to have strengthened our group so early in the window and we are looking forward to working with him.”
Le Fée will continue to wear the number 28 shirt, which he previously wore during his time at Roazhon Park and the Stadio Olimpico.