Sunderland's new signing Pierre Ekwah says the club's commitment to developing young talent convinced him to swap West Ham for Wearside. The Black Cats have this evening confirmed the midfielder as their first signing of the January transfer window.
The 21-year-old former France youth international has joined for an undisclosed fee, and has signed a four-and-a-half year contract which ties him to the Wearsiders until the summer of 2027. "The history and vision of the club really attracted me and I'm delighted to be here," said Ekwah, who is expected to be available for Sunderland's FA Cup fourth round tie at Fulham on Saturday.
"I see myself as a number eight who can handle the ball well, but I can also do the defensive side of the game. It's great to see the club trusting young players and that's something that really appealed to me – it seems a great environment for me to develop as both a person and a player, and I can't wait to get started."
