Sunderland Marseille have emerged as contenders to sign Geoffrey Kondogbia.
The defensive midfielder's position at the League 1 side has encouraged Sunderland to make an approach in the summer.
He joined Marseille from Atletico Madrid in June 2023 for around €8m. Prior to this, some Premier League sides had looked at the 33-year-old.
At that time, the game witnessed Covered claims from Spain Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers' interestAnd he was reportedly interested in going to England.
Sunderland interested in Kondogbia
Three years later, the French-born Central African Republic would move to the International Premier League.
is according to media footWho report that the Black Cats are showing interest in Geoffrey Kondogbia.
The experienced midfielder played 1,016 minutes in 17 matches, 593 of which were in the league this season. Due to his limited role and mixed performances, he is one of the Marseille players most likely to leave.
The former Inter Milan and Valencia player's future at the club is also uncertain due to his high salary. Therefore, the French club wants to get rid of him and he 'will clearly be heading towards the exit door' in the summer.
Media Foot say the player could potentially move to England where Regis Le Bris's side are keen.
Sunderland could take advantage of his situation at Marseille to bring him to the Stadium of Light for a reasonable price.
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Last summer, Sunderland signed 33-year-old Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen, and he has performed brilliantly this season. Le Bris and his side will be hoping for a similar impact from Geoffrey Kondogbia if they secure his services.
The Marseille player's contract expires in 2027 and his value, accordingly transfer marketNow worth €4m.
Agency Sport Cover, managed by agent Misa N'Diaye, represents the midfielder.
