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Sunderland<\/b><\/a> have signed midfielder Jules Ahoka from Belgian side Royal Antwerp for 10m euros (\u00a38.6m).<\/b><\/p>\n The Black Cats said the 20-year-old DR Congo youth international has signed a long-term contract with the club.<\/p>\n “I am very happy and proud to join Sunderland<\/a>,” said Ahoka, who featured in both of Antwerp’s league games this season. <\/p>\n “It is a big club with great ambitions, and I am excited to be here. <\/p>\n “I want to work hard, learn from my team-mates and the staff, and continue developing as a player. I will give everything for the club and I cannot wait to get started.”<\/p>\n Ahoka becomes the Black Cats’ third summer signing, following the arrival of Belgian left-back Thomas Meunier and French right-back Dayann Methalie.<\/p>\n “Jules is a player we have been following closely and he has shown some very encouraging qualities for his age,” said Sunderland<\/a> director of football Florent Ghisolfi.<\/p>\n “He has huge potential and we believe Sunderland<\/a> is the right environment for him to continue his development.”<\/p>\n Sunderland<\/a> were beaten 2-1 by Ipswich in their Premier League opener on Saturday. Their next match is against Fulham<\/a> on Sunday (14:00 BST).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n