Sunderland have made a significant move in the transfer market by securing the services of Chelsea's young forward, Marc Guiu, on loan for the 2025-26 season. The 19-year-old Spaniard, who joined Chelsea from Barcelona in July 2024 for £5 million, has already shown his potential by scoring six goals in 16 matches for the Blues last season.

Guiu, who describes himself as a "powerful striker" and "natural goalscorer," expressed his excitement about joining Sunderland: "This year is a huge opportunity for me to help take this team where it truly deserves to be, and I can't wait to get started."

Sunderland earned their promotion to the Premier League by defeating Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final in May. Guiu's arrival marks the Black Cats' ninth signing of the summer, as they look to bolster their squad for the challenges of top-flight football.

Guiu's journey to this point has been impressive. He came through Barcelona's renowned La Masia academy and made an instant impact by scoring just 33 seconds into his debut for the club in a 1-0 win against Athletic Bilbao in October 2023. After moving to England, he continued to showcase his talent by scoring a hat-trick against Shamrock Rovers in the Conference League, becoming Chelsea's second youngest player to achieve this feat.

Sunderland's sporting director, Kristjaan Speakman, highlighted the significance of this acquisition: "In a loan acquisition, we not only have to convince the player but also the parent club, and we thank Chelsea for placing their trust in us. Most importantly, Marc wanted to come to Sunderland and be a part of our club. The competition for his signature was significant, and he had many high-quality options. Marc's a progressive striker who has key attributes that align with the role in our team."

This transfer not only strengthens Sunderland's attacking options but also provides Guiu with a platform to further develop his skills in one of the most competitive leagues in the world. Fans of the Black Cats will be eager to see how this young talent adapts to the Premier League and contributes to their team's success.