The defender has been a seasoned presence in the national team over recent years.
Having the joined the Black Cats from Besiktas, he is now looking forward to team up with the young midfielder at the Stadium of Light.
“I’m very glad to be with Noah,” Masuaku told the club media.
“We often speak and when he first came to the national team, I tried to help him because I saw he had big potential. I think people will be surprised about what he can do and he will fit perfectly in the team.”
“It’s always nice to have someone here who I’m with in the national team,” he added. “It’s going to be great and I’m looking forward to playing with him at club level.”
