Sunderland official: Getafe defender Omar Aldret joins, signs for 4 years

Hupu, August 12th, Sunderland officially signed Getafe defender Omar Aldret. The two sides signed a contract for four years, and the transfer will take effect after international license is approved. .

Paraguay international has transferred from Getafe, with the transfer fee not disclosed, and he signed a four-year contract with the team.

In the four years of playing for Getafe, Aldret made a total of 99 appearances (36 last season).

The 28-year-old started his career in South America and later landed in Europe in 2019. He has played for Basel, Hertha Berlin and Valencia. After officially joining Sunderland, Aldret said: "I feel very happy to sign such a great team. I look forward to my debut in the Premier League, which is a huge challenge for me. I know this is a club with a long history and I am very excited when they told me that there is a chance to join. The support of the fans is always important and I will do my best on the court." Aldret was born in the youth training of the Portno Hills of Paraguayan team, and once loaned to Jim Nassia, and then transferred to the Argentine team Hurricanes in 2019. A year later, he moved to Basel. In one season in Ruichao, he performed well and was eventually selected as the Best Team of the Year.

While playing for Hertha Berlin, Aldret was loaned to Valencia and Getafe, and transferred to Getafe permanently in 2023.

sporting director Spikeman added: "We are very happy that Omar joins the team. He is a player with extensive experience in both European and international arenas. It is crucial for us to find a left-center-back who is in line with the team's playing style. We have seen Omar show aggressiveness and good athleticism on the court, and organize and pass through efficiently while holding the ball. He agrees with the team's philosophy and goals, and is of course excited about the opportunity to compete in the Premier League."

Aldret will wear the No. 15 jersey.