Sunderland sign Meyler from Cork City

Sunderland have confirmed the signing of teenage midfielder David Meyler from Cork City.

Sunderland have confirmed the signing of teenage midfielder David Meyler from Cork City.

The 19-year-old Irishman has put pen to paper on a three-year deal and could make his debut for the Black Cats against Cobh Ramblers in his home country on Monday.

Meyler follows former team-mate Roy O'Donovan from Turner's Cross to the Stadium of Light.

Meyler, who has joined for an undisclosed fee, understood to be in the region of £160,000, will hope to impress fellow Corkman Roy Keane as quickly as possible.

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He said: "Roy Keane is a legend where I come from. Everyone grew up watching him play, and that included me.He's given me a great opportunity here with Sunderland, and obviously I will hopefully repay him.

Meyler becomes the club's third summer signing after Tottenham midfielder Teemu Tainio and former Ipswich goalkeeper Nick Colgan.

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