Sunderland Secures Season-Long Loan for Chelsea Striker Marc Guiu

Chelsea has arranged a season-long loan for 19-year-old striker Marc Guiu to newly promoted Premier League club Sunderland, with Sunderland covering his full salary and no option to buy included. Guiu, who joined Chelsea from Barcelona last summer for around £5.1 million, is seen as a long-term prospect by Chelsea and the loan aims to provide him regular first-team experience, as Chelsea have strengthened their squad with high-profile attacking signings, pushing Guiu down the pecking order. Sunderland, having spent heavily on new signings including Granit Xhaka and others, view Guiu as a key addition to boost their attacking options for the 2025/26 Premier League season. The agreement reportedly includes a rare performance-related clause that could impose a financial penalty on Sunderland if Guiu does not meet a minimum number of appearances, reflecting Chelsea's intent to ensure his development. Guiu's loan move follows interest from other clubs, such as Ipswich Town, but Chelsea preferred to keep him within the Premier League environment. Sunderland's rapid recruitment this summer highlights their ambition to remain competitive in the top flight, with Guiu expected to bring a powerful and direct attacking profile to their squad.