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title: "Papy Djilobodji joins Sunderland"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Michael Oliver"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2016-08-05T20:47:35Z"
modified: "2016-08-05T20:47:35Z"
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# Papy Djilobodji joins Sunderland

Chelsea defender Papy Djilobodji has completed a move to Sunderland this evening for a reported £8m, signing a four-year deal.

The Blues signed Djilobodji last summer in a £3m deal from Ligue 1 side FC Nantes but then manager Jose Mourinho was not overly keen on the defender.

> Twitter: ANNOUNCED: Papy Djilobodji has become David Moyes’ first signing as #SAFC manager [https://t.co/I0cIZ34x3Q](https://t.co/I0cIZ34x3Q) [https://t.co/0RsGy0HwrO](https://t.co/0RsGy0HwrO) (@SunderlandAFC)

Capped 12 times by Senegal in his career, Djilobodji made just one appearance for the Blues last season, a one-minute cameo in the Capital One Cup third round against Walsall, whilst making the bench just twice in the Premier League between August and December.

![Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/578126784-1.jpg)

The 27-year-old then joined Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach on loan until the end of the season where he impressed in 16 appearances across all competitions, scoring twice.

> Twitter: Sunderland have signed Papy Djilobodji from Chelsea for £8million. The Senegal defender has signed a 4-year deal. (@SkySports\_Keith)

Monchengladbach and Bundesliga rivals Stuttgart were interested in signing him this summer, but Djilobodji has opted for a move to the North East.

Sunderland have paid a fee of £8m to sign Djilobodji this summer, signing him to a four-year contract until 2020.