Sunderland signs Thomas Meunier on free transfer

Sunderland have signed Belgium right-back Thomas Meunier on a two-year deal after his contract with Lille expired.

• Meunier, capped 83 times by Belgium, has joined Sunderland as the club's first summer signing.
• The 34-year-old was a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Lille.
• Meunier said he was impressed by Sunderland's ambition and project, and cited competing in Europe as a factor in his decision.