Sunderland sign Republic of Ireland striker Connolly
Connolly made his international debut in 2019 under manager Mick McCarthy and has since made nine appearances for his national team
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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.
鈥淚 feel very privileged to sign for Sunderland," Connolly .
"I have only been up here for a short while, but it鈥檚 easy to see what this club means to people and the atmosphere on Saturday showed that."
