Sunderland have confirmed the signing of Aaron Connolly on a one-year deal. The Galwegian has been without a club since his release from Hull in the summer. He is set to join a Black Cats side who have begun their Championship campaign in fine style,

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

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,

Republic of Ireland international striker Aaron Connolly has signed for Championship side Sunderland on a one-year deal. The 24-year-old, who shot to prominence with a Premier League double for Brighton against Tottenham in October 2019, was a free agent after being released by Hull at the end of last season.

IRELAND INTERNATIONAL Aaron Connolly has joined Championship side Sunderland on a one-year deal, it has been confirmed. The 24-year-old had been without a club after being released Hull City at the end of last season.

Sunderland turned to the free agent market after deadline day striker signing Ahmed Abdullahi needed surgery on a groin problem, but the capture of Connolly raised eyebrows given the 24-year-old's struggle in recent years and underwhelming spells at Middlesbrough and Hull.

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.