Sunderland sign Patrick van Aanholt from Chelsea

[dillinger10]

Sunderland have completed the signing of the 23 year-old Dutch International left-back Patrick van Aanholt from Chelsea on a four-year deal for an undisclosed amount. I would guess that van Aanholt is installed as Sunderland's opening day left-back, replacing Marcos Alonso whose loan spell from Fiorentina ended at the end of last season.


In related news, it appears that the Fabio Borini transfer is now off as Borini wants to stay and fight for his place at Liverpool. I think in reality Sunderland couldn't afford Borini's wages.

[wulfman]

van Aanholt has definitely been with many teams at least on loan. he is an offensive threat and i hope Sunderland can move up in the table.

[dillinger10]

All the reports seem to indicate that he is very attack minded. I think this will fit Poyet's wingback system well. The reported fee of £1.5 million makes this a good gamble in my opinion.