Romano confirmed with the iconic "Here we go" that Heitleida will join Sunderland.
Romano said that the player's loan fee is 2.5 million euros and the buyout clause is 23 million euros.
25-year-old Heitleida plays as a defender and has four years of contract with Leipzig. The player has played 39 games last season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. Germans turn around and priced at 20 million euros.