Sunderland AFC have announced the signing of winger Leon Dajaku. The 20-year-old moves to the Stadium of Light from Bundesliga outfit Union Berlin, joining on loan until the end of the 2021-22 season.
After making his senior debut in the Bundesliga for Stuttgart against Borussia Mönchengladbach, Dajaku moved to Bayern Munich in July 2019 and signed a four-year deal.
He made two senior appearances for the Bavarians in his first season at the Allianz Arena, as Hansi Flick’s side won the Bundesliga, the DFB-Pokal and the UEFA Champions League. The winger also helped the club’s second-string – Bayern Munich II – win the third-tier title, scoring four goals and notching four assists in 29 appearances.
Following his arrival, Dajaku said: “I always looked to the football in England and I always wanted to come here, so when I heard I could, it felt like the right step. I’ve seen some of the games and its crazy how many fans come in the first division, but this – having the fans push you – is what I like. It feels very good to sign for Sunderland and I’m very proud to be here.”
Lee Johnson added: “Leon is a really interesting player – he’s a top prospect with good ability, agility and quality – so we are looking forward to adding him to the squad and working with him. He’s a hungry player that has shown a strong attitude and desire to come to Sunderland and grow with us, which is exactly what we want.”
