Enzo le Fee says he and Sunderland "get to take the next step" together after it was confirmed the midfielder's six-month loan move from Roma will be made permanent following promotion to the Premier League.

Sunderland have signed Enzo Le Fee from Roma for a reported club record fee after the French midfielder helped the Black Cats gain promotion back to the Premier League.Le Fee has penned a four-year deal and will cost a reported £19.

Premier League new boys Sunderland made a statement of intent on Tuesday as they announced their first signing of the summer. It was a campaign to remember for Regis Le Bris and his Sunderland side, who sealed promotion to England's top flight with a dramatic 2-1 win over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final.