# Juan Riquelme Angulo transfer to Sunderland AFC

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/juan-riquelme-angulo-transfer-to-sunderland-afc
> Updated: 2026-09-11T05:01:19.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Ecuadorian striker Juan Riquelme Angulo has completed a transfer from Independiente del Valle to Sunderland AFC. The 18-year-old forward, noted for his performance in LigaPro, joined the English club for an estimated fee between £5 million and $8 million, with Independiente del Valle retaining a 20% stake in his sporting rights.

Following the transfer, Angulo’s work visa was approved, allowing him to travel to the United Kingdom to integrate with the squad. Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris confirmed the player’s documentation is in order and highlighted his high potential. Angulo joins fellow Ecuadorian Nilson Angulo at the club, who has already established a presence in the Premier League.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Sunderland AFC prepares for arrival of Ecuadorian forward Juan Riquelme Angulo

Ecuadorian striker Juan Riquelme Angulo is joining Sunderland AFC in England, where he will join fellow countryman Nilson Angulo following his visa approval.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sunderland-afc-prepares-for-arrival-of-ecuadorian-forward-juan-riquelme-angulo

### 2026-09-02: Juan Riquelme Angulo transfers from Independiente del Valle to Sunderland

18-year-old Ecuadorian striker Juan Riquelme Angulo has transferred from Independiente del Valle to Sunderland AFC in a deal estimated between $5 million and $8 million.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sunderland-signs-ecuadorian-striker-juan-riquelme-angulo

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