Laurienté is no stranger to Sunderland's head coach, Regis Le Bris, as they previously worked together at French club Lorient. This experience will likely help Laurienté settle in at the Premier League club.

The deal was reportedly agreed upon by both parties, with fans eagerly awaiting Laurienté's official signing. According to reports, the transfer fee of €20 million is a fixed amount with no additional payments.

Laurienté had a successful season at Sassuolo, scoring 18 goals as they won the Serie B title and earned promotion to Serie A. He is a versatile player who can play on the left wing or as a central striker, which will be an asset to Sunderland as they fight for promotion.

Sunderland currently has two strikers, Wilson Isisdor and Eliezer Mayenda, but neither has played at the top level. Sassuolo purchased Laurienté from Lorient in 2022 for €10.1 million plus bonuses and is likely to make a profit from the transfer.

Laurienté's signing is a significant move for Sunderland, as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.

With his experience and skills, Laurienté is expected to make an impact in the Premier League and help Sunderland achieve their goals.