Sunderland has finished signing its first player of the summer.
Simon Moore, a former goalkeeper for Sheffield United and Coventry City, has agreed to a two-year contract with the Black Cats, with an additional year’s option retained by the team. The goalkeeper would provide Anthony Patterson with much-needed competition, according to the team’s sporting director Kristjaan Speakman. Moore would also bring invaluable expertise to the youthful goalkeeping squad and the dressing room.
Speakman remarked, “We are really happy to welcome Simon to our Club.”
“This summer, we felt it was vital to identify and recruit a goalkeeper who is capable of pushing Anthony Patterson daily, and who has additional qualities to training and match environments. Simon has a different profile to many players within our group and he is as motivated to push Anthony as he is to help our younger goalkeepers and the wider player group. We are delighted he has joined the Club.”
Moore said that he had jumped at the opportunity and hoped to help drive the team forward.
He said: “It feels fantastic to be here – when I heard Sunderland were interested, I jumped at the opportunity. I’ve been part of some very successful dressing rooms over the years, and I’d like to think I can bring that to Sunderland. I’m looking forward to getting in, meeting the rest of the lads and helping move the Club in the right direction.”
