Aji Alese insists he is “ready to go” on Wearside following his switch from West Ham United. Sunderland confirmed the 21-year-old’s arrival on Friday for an undisclosed fee - believed to be around £500,00.
The former Hammer is the Black Cats’ fourth summer signing after Jack Clarke, Leon Dajaku and Daniel Ballard. After struggling to break into the West Ham first team, Alese is relishing the opportunity of regular football in the Championship.
In his first interview as a Sunderland player, the centre-back declared leaving his boyhood club “just felt right” and the Stadium of Light is the “perfect place to be.” Alese also revealed conversations with Alex Neil helped sway his decision.
