ALDERWEIRELD ON MEUNIER

Former Spurs defender Toby Alderweireld played alongside Thomas Meunier for the Belgian national team, and has spoken about the experienced fullback's move to Sunderland. Toby spoke via Hajper.

SECOND XHAKA

"Thomas Meunier can be like another Granit Xhaka for Sunderland this season. He’s played for so many big clubs like Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain and of course the Belgium national team, and you need players who’ve been there and know what to expect."

NEW EXPERIENCE

"But don’t forget that it’s important to have proven Premier League players but sometimes you need players who are excited to play in the Premier League too, and that will be part of what Thomas Meunier offers to Sunderland. He will be feeling like wow, let me show you what I can do! You need that too."

PERFECT CHALLENGE FOR HIM

"He will go into Sunderland knowing everyone is talking about the Premier League, so let’s see what I can bring and he will be very, very motivated to make an impact, because it is a new challenge and a challenge that is perfect for him."