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What is also remarkable is that in the first home game at the Stadium of Light last month after the deal was announced, Watson was booed by some fans in light of his pending move to the south coast.
Former Black Cats striker Marco Gabbiadini described that response as “brainless”, but there is no doubt that Watson has had the last laugh in a way that nobody will ever
Brighton have agreed a deal worth £10m to sign Sunderland winger Tom Watson this summer.
The 18-year-old has scored two goals in 17 appearances for the Black Cats since making his senior debut in April 2023.
Watson has agreed a four-year deal with the Premier League side, starting from when the summer transfer window opens until June 2029.
The teenager will remain with Sunderland, who are in contention for the
Recalled on-loan Liverpool teenager Koumas opened the scoring on six minutes when he broke down the right from near the halfway line before cutting in to test home keeper Anthony Patterson.
His first effort was saved, but he coolly clipped the rebound in left-footed from a much tighter angle for a fourth goal of the season for the five-times capped Wales international.
Yet the Stoke lead lasted barely 30 seconds
Duff was sacked after less than six months in charge with Swansea struggling for results and also facing criticism over their style of football.
Swansea had overhauled their squad before the season started, but a number of their many signings proved underwhelming.
There were more question marks over the club’s transfer business in January 2024, before Williams’ first close season at the helm saw 13 senior players – plus
It is thought Watson played a role in the recruitment of Duff, who was sacked in December following a run of just five wins in 19 league games.
Alan Sheehan took over as caretaker prior to the permanent appointment of current head coach Luke Williams in January.
Watson was among those criticised for the club’s transfer activity during the 2023 summer transfer window – with few of Swansea’s signings impressing