Nordi Mukiele is on the verge of leaving Paris Saint-Germain to join Sunderland in a permanent move, according to reports from RMC Sport.
The 27-year-old defender, who spent last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen, has been deemed surplus to requirements by PSG manager Luis Enrique.
He has been given permission to travel to England to finalise the transfer, marking the end of a three-year stint in the French capital.
Mukiele joined PSG from RB Leipzig in 2022, having previously risen to prominence with Montpellier.
However, his time at the Parc des Princes never fully took off, with limited opportunities preventing him from securing a regular starting role.
His return from Germany this summer did little to change his prospects under Enrique, prompting the club to encourage him to seek a move.
At Sunderland, newly promoted to the Premier League under Régis Le Bris, Mukiele could be reunited with several familiar names from French football, including Timothée Pembélé, Reinildo, Enzo Le Fée, Habib Diarra and Arthur Masuaku.
The move represents a fresh opportunity for the France international to revive his career with consistent playing time in one of the world’s most competitive leagues.
While the financial details of the transfer have not been disclosed, Mukiele’s departure continues a trend of PSG successfully moving on players who are no longer part of their plans — something the club has at times struggled to do in the past.
Mukiele’s versatility, capable of operating both at right-back and in central defence, could make him a valuable asset for Sunderland as they look to consolidate their position in the top flight.
For the player, the switch offers a chance to prove his quality away from the intense spotlight of PSG and the constraints of limited minutes.
If the move is completed as expected, Mukiele will leave Ligue 1 having failed to make a lasting impact in Paris but with the prospect of a new chapter in England — one that could reignite the promise he showed during his earlier years in France and Germany.
