Thomas Meunier
35-Year-Old
Sunderland
Premier
Signs with Sunderland
Meunier signed a two year deal with Sunderland after his contract with Lille expired, the club announced.
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Meunier arrives with more than 550 career club appearances and 83 caps for Belgium, whom he represented at this summer's World Cup. The right back won the Belgian Pro League and Belgian Cup at Club Brugge before a trophy laden four year spell at Paris Saint-Germain that included three domestic doubles, followed by a move to Borussia Dortmund and later stints at Trabzonspor and Lille. Director of football Florent Ghisolfi praised his experience, leadership and quality in both defensive and attacking phases. Meunier is expected to link up with the Sunderland squad in early August ahead of the club's return to Premier League and European competition.
Meunier arrives with more than 550 career club appearances and 83 caps for Belgium, whom he represented at this summer's World Cup. The right back won the Belgian Pro League and Belgian Cup at Club Brugge before a trophy laden four year spell at Paris Saint-Germain that included three domestic doubles, followed by a move to Borussia Dortmund and later stints at Trabzonspor and Lille. Director of football Florent Ghisolfi praised his experience, leadership and quality in both defensive and attacking phases. Meunier is expected to link up with the Sunderland squad in early August ahead of the club's return to Premier League and European competition.
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Unused in final two World Cup games
Meunier made three appearances at the 2026 World Cup.
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Set for free agency
Meunier has left Lille after his contract with the club expired.
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Earns assist
Meunier assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against Senegal.
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Quiet performance in draw
Meunier generated three crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Iran.
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Limited impact from right-back
Meunier had one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Egypt.
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Set to join Sunderland?
Meunier is expected to complete a move to Sunderland in the coming days, according to The Athletic.
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The 34-year-old left Lille at the end of the 2025/26 season, and he's only a few details away from completing a move to the Black Cats. Sunderland need to add some experience to their defensive line, so adding Meunier to the mix would be a huge move for them.
The 34-year-old left Lille at the end of the 2025/26 season, and he's only a few details away from completing a move to the Black Cats. Sunderland need to add some experience to their defensive line, so adding Meunier to the mix would be a huge move for them.