Former Sunderland defender Bailey Wright has spoken of the 'difficult' decision he took to leave Wearside after his move to Singapore Premier League side Lion City Sailors was confirmed. The popular 30-year-old had another year left on his Sunderland contract but left Wearside at the end of June by mutual consent after being offered a move overseas.
And that move has now materialised, with Wright signing a two-year-contract with the option of another 12 months with the Sailors. Wright says he is targeting trophies and more Australia caps, but also took time to reflect on leaving Sunderland where he spent three-and-a-half years and helped the club climb out of League One.
"When you've gone through those highs and lows, and created friendships and bonds with people throughout the club, it's always difficult leaving," Wright told the Sailors' official website. "My two baby girls were born in the North East of England, which makes it a special place forever for me - and it was nice to get the send-off that I had from there.
