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Sunderland Enters New Era with Ghisolfi's Appointment

6/20/2025

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Sunderland is on the brink of a new era with the appointment of Florent Ghisolfi as their director of football. The former Roma sporting director, who guided his team to a top-five finish in Serie A, will join forces with Kristjaan Speakman. This move comes as Sunderland celebrates its triumphant return to the Premier League after a thrilling victory over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final.

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Sunderland is on the brink of a new era with the appointment of Florent Ghisolfi as their director of football. The former Roma sporting director, who guided his team to a top-five finish in Serie A, will join forces with Kristjaan Speakman. This move comes as Sunderland celebrates its triumphant return to the Premier League after a thrilling victory over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final.