Sunderland have completed the transfer of Simon Adingra to Ajax on Deadline Day. The Ivorian winger's move to the Eredivisie giants was confirmed by the club's official social media channels on Tuesday, September 1st.
Adingra's departure comes as Sunderland sit 11th in the Premier League with 3 points from their opening two matches. They have scored and conceded two goals this season, leaving them with a zero goal difference. The Black Cats are currently three points behind early leaders Manchester City.
Simon Adingra's exit removes a direct attacking option from Michael Beale's squad. The 24-year-old had been a regular feature since joining the club. His sale follows a start to the season where Sunderland have shown a balanced but not prolific attack, netting twice in two games.
Winger Wilson Isidor currently leads the team's scoring charts with one goal from two appearances. Adingra was listed among the currently sidelined players alongside Habib Diarra in our verified data for September 1st.
Losing Adingra reduces competition on the flanks ahead of a busy period. Sunderland face Brentford away on September 5th in their next Premier League fixture. Brentford currently occupy 5th place in the table, making it a challenging early-season test.
The club's recent form reads WL from their first two matches. This transfer window activity will be judged against the team's ability to maintain a mid-table position. Supporters can track the upcoming schedule on our fixtures page.
Sunderland's campaign has begun with mixed results. A win and a loss from two games places them firmly in the middle of the pack. The team's defensive record matches its offensive output, with two goals conceded.
| Metric | Stat |
|---|---|
| League Position | 11th |
| Points | 3 |
| Goal Difference | 0 |
| Top Scorer | W. Isidor (1) |
The data shows a team finding its feet in the early stages. The gap to the top is already three points. For a detailed look at the league table, visit our standings section.
Michael Beale now must prepare his team without Adingra for the trip to west London this weekend. The transfer was confirmed by the club's digital team as a straightforward move completed before the deadline.
