Sunderland sign Yann M’Vila on season-long loan from Rubin Kazan

Sunderland have signed the France midfielder Yann M’Vila on a season-long loan from the Russian club Rubin Kazan. The Premier League side have an option to make the deal permanent next summer, with the 25-year-old becoming Dick Advocaat’s fifth summer signing.

M’Vila spent last season on loan at Internazionale but only made 12 appearances for the Serie A side. He follows Jeremain Lens, Younès Kaboul, Sebastián Coates and Adam Matthews into the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland’s sporting director, Lee Congerton, said: “Yann is a player who is highly regarded by a number of the elite clubs across Europe, playing for France from a young age.

“The Premier League presents a fresh challenge for him, its one I know he is relishing and we are delighted to welcome him to the club.”

M’Vila added: “I’m very happy to be a Sunderland player. I had a very good feeling training with the team; every player welcomed me and the feeling was very good with them so I’m excited for the start of the season. I’ve also wanted to play in the Premier League for a long time so I’m very happy to be here.”