TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY: SUNDERLAND COMPLETE £15M RYAN DOHERTY SIGNING

Sunderland have wrapped up an eye-catching Transfer Deadline Day move by signing Ryan Doherty from Stevenage, after activating the midfielder’s £15 million release clause.
Head coach Régis Le Bris is understood to be thrilled with the late addition, having pushed hard to bring the highly-rated midfielder to the Stadium of Light before the window slammed shut. Le Bris sees Doherty as a perfect fit for his system,

praising his intensity, intelligence on the ball and ability to drive the team forward.
The 23-year-old arrives with a growing reputation as one of the most exciting midfielders outside the Premier League, and Sunderland believe his blend of energy and technical quality will add real balance and depth to the squad.

Doherty’s signing underlines Sunderland’s ambition and backs Le Bris in the transfer market as the club looks to build momentum in the second half of the season.
Another strong midfielder secured.
A manager buzzing with excitement.
What a deadline day for Sunderland. ⚪⚫