According to Média Foot, Sunderland has made Geoffrey Kondogbia a priority for their summer transfer window. It is reported that Sunderland has made a salary offer to Kondogbia of 110,000 euros per week, which is higher than his current salary at Olympique de Marseille. At this stage, no agreement has been finalized.

According to Média Foot, Geoffrey Kondogbia is close to reaching an agreement with Sunderland for a signing this summer. Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris appreciates Geoffrey Kondogbia's profile and wants to rely on his experience to make the team more competitive in all competitions, including the Europa League, next season. Sunderland wants to invest in Geoffrey Kondogbia despite his recent thigh injury. Olympique de Marseille would be open to letting the international Central African player leave, as the club wants to part with its highest earners.

Sunderland, a club managed by French technician Régis Le Bris, is studying the profile and experience of Geoffrey Kondogbia. A departure for the 33-year-old from Olympique de Marseille is considered highly likely following a complicated season where he did not secure a stable place in the team. The midfielder is valued at 4 million euros, is under contract until the summer of 2027, and earns an annual salary of 5,450,000 euros.