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Transfer Latest: Sunderland announce signing of Northern Ireland international defender

Sunderland have made their first signing of the summer as Northern Ireland international Conor McLaughlin joins on a free transfer, signing a two year deal.

Danny Roberts

Sunderland have signed Northern Ireland international Conor McLaughlin on a two year deal following his release by Millwall.

The 27-year old joins after a two year stint with the London side, who he joined from Fleetwood Town in 2017.

Speaking about his latest recruit, Sunderland manager Jack Ross said:

I am delighted to be able to bring Conor to the club.

He brings quality and experience to a position that was of high priority for us to have options in. I look forward to working with him over the course of the season.

You can watch McLaughlin’s first interview as a Sunderland player with Roker Report alumni Connor Bromley by clicking the video below.

✍️ We're delighted to announce our first summer signing, Conor McLaughlin! #SAFC

Posted by Sunderland AFC on Monday, July 1, 2019

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