As Kyril Louis-Dreyfus finally takes control of the club, we take a look at how the takeover narrative has progressed over the last year and all of the key names in the frame.
Scroll down and take a look at how things have developed since owner Stewart Donald first opened sale talks:
21. Sunday January 31, 2021
As we approach the end of January - when it was hoped a deal would be completed - national reports suggest the deal has hit a snag as the EFL ask Stewart Donald and Juan Sartori for guarantees over the funding of the club. Both parties, though, retain confidence a deal can be struck. Photo: Stu Forster
22. Thursday February 18, 2021
The deal is finally done! Sunderland's debt to FPP Sunderland is written-off and the EFL approve the ownership change - meaning Louis-Dreyfus is now majority shareholder and chairman of the club. Photo: FRANK REID 2020