Ahmed Elmohamady makes permanent move to Sunderland from ENPPI
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Elmohamady made a strong start to last season but faded towards the end
Sunderland have completed the permanent signing of Egypt midfielder Ahmed Elmohamady from Cairo-based club ENPPI.
The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at the Stadium of Light in a deal which included an option for Sunderland to buy him outright.
That clause has now been exercised and Elmohamady has penned a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
He becomes the Black Cats' first summer acquisition, with fellow midfielder .
Elmohamady made 38 appearances in all competitions for the club last season and boss Steve Bruce said: "Ahmed has done well in his first season with the club and has shown plenty of potential.
"We look forward to helping him grow as a player and I think there is much more to come from him."
The completion of Henderson's move to Liverpool has yet to be announced but the two clubs agreed a fee on Wednesday and the England Under-21 international underwent a medical on Merseyside.
Reports suggest Sunderland have also lodged a 拢12m bid with Manchester United for Darron Gibson, John O'Shea and Wes Brown.