The Irishman has signed a short-term deal at the Stadium of Light, but as Michael Dunne writes, this feels like a make or break move for the former Hull striker

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,

Sussex World Verdict: I was at the Amex to see his best moment in a Brighton shirt as he scored twice on his full debut in a 3-0 Premier League win against Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham in 2019. He'd been promoted to the first team by then manager Graham Potter after a prolific period for the under-23s.

Roy Keane’s 2020 comments on Aaron Connolly make for interesting reading following his Sunderland move Sunderland have signed free agent striker Aaron Connolly to a one-year deal with the player looking to get his career back on track The Republic of Ireland international has seen his pathway stall somewhat after breaking through at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League and showing a tremendous amount of early promise in the top-flight.

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,