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Guiu was part of the Chelsea squad that won the Club World Cup Sunderland have signed teenage Chelsea forward Marc Guiu on a season-long loan. The Spaniard, now 19, moved to Stamford Bridge for £5m from Barcelona in July 2024 and scored six goals in 16 matches for the Blues last season. Describing himself as "a powerful striker" and "natural goalscorer", Guiu said of his transfer to Sunderland: "This year is a huge opportunity for me to help take this team where it truly deserves to be, and I can't wait to get started. " Sunderland earned promotion to the Premier League by beating Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final in May. Guiu becomes the Black Cats' ninth signing of the summer. He came through Barcelona's celebrated La Masia academy and scored just 33 seconds into his debut in a 1-0 win against Athletic Bilbao in October 2023. After moving to England, he scored three goals against Shamrock Rovers in the Conference League last season to become Chelsea's second youngest player to net a hat-trick. Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman said: "In a loan acquisition, we not only have to convince the player but also the parent club, and we thank Chelsea for placing their trust in us. "Most importantly, Marc wanted to come to Sunderland and be a part of our club. The competition for his signature was significant and he had many high-quality options. "Marc's a progressive striker who has key attributes that align with the role in our team. " Sunderland sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Xhaka Sunderland sign goalkeeper Roefs from Nijmegen Latest Sunderland news, analysis and fan views LAFC 'changed my heart' - Son leaves Spurs for MLS US Open to offer 'largest purse in tennis history' Gyokeres 'will be in really good place' for start A con artist with multiple fake identities hides a dark past What does Maisie Adam want banished to Room 101? Newly uncovered evidence as experts pursue justice What are the odds of finding true love? Football Daily. Audio Football Daily Newcastle's summer of frustration - what's going on? Brave complete nail-biting win over Originals. Video Brave complete nail-biting win over Originals Debt, delays & desperation - how Sheff Wed crisis impacts fans Who owns the teams competing in The Hundred? Why is it so hard to break into the NFL? Meet post-grad medic who stunned Muir at UK Champs From Premier League title to yo-yo club - Leicester's unforgettable decade Bring back the Delap delivery - how to make throw-ins a weapon Man Utd, Newcastle. .. or neither? Sesko's choices 'Winning the Ashes would be Stokes' greatest miracle' How will Russell feel about Mercedes contract saga? How to win at FPL - our experts give their best tips Who pressed their Ashes case? Who disappointed? England's player ratings Lions tour awards - best player, moment and try, and a word on the Welshman. .. 'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win. Video'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win 'I needed to get myself together' - Fitzpatrick on finding form Most dropped catches? Why don't stadiums have roofs? Your questions answered. Video Most dropped catches? Why don't stadiums have roofs? Your questions answered Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.