Sunderland reached an agreement for the transfer of 18-year-old Ecuadorian striker Juan Riquelme Angulo from Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle for a £5m fee. In the 2025/2026 season in LigaPro Serie A, Angulo had 15 appearances, 6 goals, and 3 assists. He has 6 caps and 1 goal for the Ecuador U17 team. His current Transfermarkt market value is €350k. He had been linked with clubs such as Porto, Benfica, Manchester United, and FC Barcelona.