Ireland striker Aaron Connolly has been signed by Championship promotion hopefuls Sunderland and says he's ready to grasp the opportunity

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Sunderland have signed free-agent striker Aaron Connolly on a one-year contract. The 24-year-old spent last season with Hull City, scoring eight goals in his 28 Championship appearances. The Republic of Ireland international signed a year-long deal with the Tigers from Premier League side Brighton, having joined the Seagulls at youth level in 2016.

Sunderland new boy Aaron Connolly may have lost his way recently, but fans should remember the striker arrives at the Stadium of Light with one hugely impressive long-term fan... former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, writes Will Jeffries.

Republic of Ireland international striker Aaron Connolly has signed for Sky Bet Championship 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.