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\n\t\tSunderland face a \u2018financial penalty\u2019 if Marc Guiu doesn\u2019t play enough games (Picture: Sunderland)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tSunderland face a \u2018financial penalty\u2019 if Marc Guiu doesn\u2019t play enough games (Picture: Sunderland)<\/p>\n
Chelsea<\/a> have announced that Marc Guiu<\/a> has joined Sunderland<\/a> on a season-long loan deal for the 2025-26 Premier League<\/a> season.<\/p>\n A special clause has been inserted, with Sunderland being forced to pay Chelsea a \u2018financial penalty\u2019 if Guiu doesn\u2019t hit a certain appearance threshold, according to reports.<\/p>\n The move is likely to catch the attention of Fantasy Premier League<\/a> (FPL) players, given that the striker is available to buy for just \u00a34.5m in the game.<\/p>\n Sunderland were promoted to the top-flight last season<\/a> after winning the Championship play-off final and host West Ham in their first match of the 2025-26 season, with the Black Cats then facing Burnley<\/a> and Brentford<\/a>.<\/p>\n Guiu made 16 appearances for Chelsea last term after he was signed from Barcelona<\/a> and netted six goals, becoming their top scorer in the Conference League.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tYour ultimate guide to the football season\t\t\t<\/p>\n In The Mixer: Exclusive analysis, FPL tips and transfer talk sent straight to your inbox every week \u2013 click here and sign up before Friday<\/a> to make sure you don’t miss the first edition.<\/p>\n The 19-year-old featured twice for Chelsea at the Club World Cup this summer as the Blues went on to land the trophy.<\/p>\n Marc Guiu: This year is a huge opportunity<\/p>\n \t\t \u2018I\u2019m feeling great and really looking forward to the season ahead,\u2019 Guiu told the Sunderland website<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2018I see myself as a powerful striker, who can make a difference on and off the ball, and I pride myself on being a natural goalscorer. <\/p>\n \u2018This year is a huge opportunity for me to help take this team where it truly deserves to be, and I can\u2019t wait to get started.\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018Competition for Guiu\u2019s signature was significant\u2019<\/p>\n \t\t Sunderland\u2019s sporting director Kristjaan Speakman added: \u2018In 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. <\/p>\n \u2018Most importantly, Marc wanted to come to Sunderland and be a part of our club. <\/p>\n \u2018The competition for his signature was significant, and he had many high-quality options this summer, so we are delighted he\u2019s joined Sunderland. <\/p>\n \u2018Marc\u2019s a progressive striker who has key attributes that align with the role in our team. <\/p>\n \u2018In addition to providing a threat in the final third, we believe there are many other ways he can impact games, and we look forward to helping him do that throughout the 2025-26 season.\u2019<\/p>\n Chelsea, meanwhile, said in a statement: \u2018We look forward to supporting and monitoring Marc\u2019s development throughout his loan at the Stadium of Light.\u2019<\/p>\n Guiu came through Barcelona\u2019s academy and the teenager has played for Spain at U17 and U19 level.<\/p>\n \t\t\tComments Arrow Arrow![\"Manchester](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2195888919.jpg\")
\n\t\tGuiu was Chelsea\u2019s top scorer in the Conference League last term (Picture: Getty)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/comp-1754510403.png\")
\n\t\tGuiu \u2018can\u2019t wait\u2019 to get started with the Black Cats (Picture: Sunderland)<\/p>\n
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