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Cats signing 'will bring smiles to fans' faces'

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July 14, 2025

EXCITING new Sunderland signing Habib Diarra is determined to bring smiles to the Sunderland fans' faces this season and has vowed to “simply be myself” on the pitch.

- CLIVE YOULTON Football writer

Cats signing 'will bring smiles to fans' faces'

Diarra, a Senegalese international, completed a high-profile switch to Wearside with the club beating off competition for a number of teams to secure his signature.

The midfielder has settled in well after touching down at the Academy of Light meeting his new teammates and getting straight to work.

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