Aaron Connolly signs for Sunderland on a one-year deal

“I feel very privileged to sign for Sunderland. I have only been up here for a short while, but it’s easy to see what this club means to people and the atmosphere on Saturday showed that," he said.

FRESH START: Aaron Connolly has joined Sunderland. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Sunderland have announced the signing of striker Aaron Connolly on a one-year deal.

The Republic of Ireland international arrived on Wearside earlier this week and has signed for the rest of the Championship season, having spent last season at Hull City where he scored eight goals in 13 league starts.