Sunderland swoop for VaughanSunderland have signed midfielder David Vaughan from Blackpool.
Sunderland have completed the signing of Welsh international David Vaughan after the midfielder's contract expired at Blackpool.
The 28 year-old was one of the Tangerines' star performers last season as Ian Holloway's side gave a creditable account of themselves in the club's debut season in the Barclays Premier League - succumbing to relegation by the narrowest of margins after the final round of fixtures.
The former Crewe and Real Sociedad man has signed a three-year deal on Wearside to become Sunderland's ninth permanent signing of the summer alongside Keiren Westwood, Sebastian Larsson, Ji Dong-Won, Craig Gardner, Connor Wickham, Wes Brown, John O'Shea and Ahmed Elmohamady, who agreed a three-year deal in June after an initial 12-month loan spell.
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce said: "David was excellent throughout last season, including both games against us, so it's only natural that he caught the attention of a number of top clubs.
"We're delighted that he sees his future at Sunderland. His experience, grit and energy in midfield will be valuable assets to us and we're now looking forward to him joining up with the squad for pre-season training."
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