Lauriente’s 20m Sunderland move collapses | OneFootball

Armand Lauriente travelled to England to undergo medical tests with Sunderland, but according to several sources, his move has collapsed, so the winger is returning to Sassuolo.

French winger Laurienté won’t move to Sunderland.

Laurienté failed Sunderland transfer

REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – MAY 19: Armand Laurienté of US Sassuolo looks on during the Serie A TIM match between US Sassuolo and Cagliari at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on May 19, 2024 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Several sources, including Fabrizio Romano and TMW, confirm that the 26-year-old won’t join the newly promoted Premier League side this summer.

Sunderland and Sassuolo had reached an agreement over a €20m deal, and the player travelled to England on Saturday to undergo medical tests.

It’s still unclear whether the French winger underwent medical tests with the Premier League club, but the reason behind his failed move to Sunderland doesn’t seem to be tied to his fitness.

Laurienté has asked to leave Sassuolo after contributing to their Serie A promotion last season with 18 league goals.

Laurienté unlikely to stay at Sassuolo

REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – MAY 4: Armand Laurienté of US Sassuolo competes for the ball with Cristian Volpato of US Sassuolo during the Serie A TIM match between US Sassuolo and FC Internazionale at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on May 04, 2024 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Laurienté was the top scorer in Serie B during the 2024-25 season, as well as the best player in Italy’s second division last term.

Laurienté is now returning to Italy, but it’s unlikely that he’ll remain at Sassuolo for the 2025-26 season.