Sunderland have signed Dutch goalkeeper Robin Roefs from Eredivisie side NEC Nijmegen for an undisclosed fee.
The 22-year-old has penned a five-year contract to link up with the Premier League newcomers.
Roefs made 32 appearances and kept 10 clean sheets last season, as NEC Nijmegen claimed a spot in the 2025-26 Europa Conference League with an eighth-place finish in the Dutch top-flight.
He has also represented the Netherlands national team at Under-21 level.
“It feels really good to have signed for Sunderland,” the shot-stopper told the club website.
“Joining such a big club with a rich history is a proud moment for me and I’m excited for the challenge ahead in the Premier League.
“Last season was my first real experience as a senior goalkeeper and I was happy with how it went, especially with the stats at the end of the campaign.”
“To be part of this journey at a club like Sunderland is really special, and I’m looking forward to the campaign ahead.”
Roefs becomes head coach Regis le Bris’ eighth signing of the summer.
Sunderland’s first game back in the Premier League is at home to West Ham on Saturday, 16 August.