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Sunderland have confirmed the signing of French youngster El-Hadji Ba on a free transfer.
The 20-year-old midfielder has penned a three-year deal with the Black Cats after his contract with Le Havre expired last month.
Ba has joined his new teammates in Italy for their pre-season preparations.
Sunderland have now added seven players to their squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
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