SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - JULY 1: New Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris pictured at The Stadium of Light after being unveiled at The Academy of Light on July 1, 2024 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images)
New Sunderland signing gives hint over his ‘role’ under Regis Le Bris, it could be crucial
The new Sunderland signing has given clarity over an ongoing transfer saga.
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has been left in limbo during his pre-season campaign as a result of the uncertainty surrounding the futures of key players.
Jobe Bellingham and Jack Clarke have both received interest, but it has now been revealed that Bellingham is set to stay at the club for the 2024/25 Championship season.
With more clarity surrounding the future of the former Birmingham midfielder, they can now look to stamp their authority on the transfer market, with Championship experience the most important characteristic to add to the Black Cats’ young squad with an average age of 23.
Simon Moore has arrived at Sunderland with the required experience needed, and the shot-stopper has explained his role at the club which may provide more clarity to Sunderland’s ongoing task of keeping a key player.
Simon Moore brought in to ‘support’ Sunderland star Anthony Patterson
Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson is reportedly attracting interest from Premier League side Wolves, however former Coventry City goalkeeper Moore has explained that he was brought into the club to ‘pass on my experience to the young squad’, per The Northern Echo.
It was always expected that 34-year-old goalkeeper Moore, who has stated that he has ‘the hunger and desire to work hard’, was going to be a second goalkeeper.
However, the fact that Sunderland have a clear plan in the development of their 24-year-old goalkeeper could be enough for Patterson to stay a further year at the Stadium of Light.
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At first glance, the signing of Moore was unexpected, with a back-up goalkeeper being far from main priority for Sunderland ahead of the new season.
However, the fact that they have prioritised the development of Patterson with this move shows that Sunderland are looking to withhold their most prized possessions, making them feel like the Stadium of Light is the best place to continue their development.
