“Sunderland have signed defender Omar Alderete from Spanish side Getafe for £10.4m. The Paraguay international has agreed a four-year deal,” reported Sky Sports. The move underlines Sunderland’s intent to strengthen every department as they prepare for the challenges of the new Premier League season.

Sunderland are set to continue their summer signing spree after agreeing a deal for defender Omar Alderete.Régis Le Bris's side have already made 10 first team signings during the transfer window as

Alderete began his career with Cerro Porteño in Paraguay, before plying his trade in Argentina, Switzerland, and Germany. Following a loan spell with Valencia, Alderete joined Getafe on loan from Hertha for the 2022/23 season, a deal that was later made permanent.