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 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 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.

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.