Ireland striker Aaron Connolly has been handed a big chance to revive his career by Championship side Sunderland, where he’s signed a one-year deal.

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 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,

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.

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

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.