Simon Adingra says it was an easy decision to join Sunderland and he is looking forward to the "big challenge ahead" at the Stadium of Light. The 23-year-old Ivory Coast winger made 33 appearances for Brighton last season, including 29 in the Premier League.

Adingra is a player that the Black Cats have long-standing interest in, with the club being linked to the winger in January. It was reported that Sunderland attempted to bring Adingra to Wearside in a potential swap deal that would have resulted in Tommy Watson moving the other way.

Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman says it's no secret the Black Cats tried to sign new arrival Simon Adingra in the January transfer window after finally getting their man.