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 have reached a total agreement with Brighton to sign Simon Adingra for a reported £20.5m including bonuses, according to Keith Downie.Personal terms between Sunderland and the Ivorian