English club Sunderland has officially announced the signing of Moroccan forward Chemsdine Talbi from Belgian side Club Brugge on a five-year contract, in a deal worth €23 million. The 20-year-old scored five goals and registered three assists during the 2024–2025 Belgian league season. Speaking to the club's official YouTube channel, Talbi shared the reasons behind his move, highlighting his ambition to shine in the English Premier League. «I'm really excited to be here and grateful for the opportunity to play for this club», he said. «I made this decision because the project is fantastic. There's a young and talented squad, and that's what really convinced me to choose Sunderland». Welcome to Sunderland AFC, Chemsdine Talbi! ❤️?? — Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) July 9, 2025 Developed in Morocco and having made a name for himself in the Belgian league, Talbi also expressed his admiration for the Premier League: «The Premier League is the biggest and best in the world. I can't wait to get started. I know the fans will be behind me from the beginning, and I'm really looking forward to meeting them on the pitch». «I'll give everything I've got. I'm a player who loves to score goals, but also to help the team. I can't wait to play my first matches here», he concluded.
