Sunderland Club officially announced that 23-year-old midfielder Pierre Ekva officially transferred to Saint-Etienne, who is currently playing in the French Ligue 2 League.
Ekva played for Saint-Etienne on loan in the 2024-25 season and has 29 appearances. Saint-Etienne has activated the buyout clause in the loan agreement (the transfer fee is not disclosed) and officially signed him.
Ekva entered the English League in 2019, playing for Chelsea and West Ham United successively. He joined Sunderland in January 2023. He made 61 appearances and scored 5 goals during his time in Sunderland.
(Photo source: Sunderland official website)