Simon Mignolet
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| Name: |
Simon Mignolet |
| Club: |
Sunderland |
| Position: |
Goalkeeper |
| Squad No: |
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| Date of Birth: |
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| Born: |
Belgium |
| Height: |
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17-6-10: Sunderland have confirmed the signing of Belgian goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, and he will soon be joined at the club by Argentine defender Marcos Angeleri.
Mignolet, 22, has penned a five-year deal after Sunderland agreed an undisclosed fee with Sint-Truidense.
Sunderland are understood to have beaten a host of clubs to land Mignolet and Steve Bruce is delighted to have secured his signing.
"Simon is an excellent young goalkeeper and he has a lot more to offer. I'm sure he will push our current goalkeepers all the way next season," Bruce told the club's official website.
"He is a player that we have watched on a number of occasions, as have a lot of clubs in Europe over the last couple of seasons. We're delighted to bring him to Sunderland.
"He'll come back ready for the start of pre-season training and will be looking to push for a place in the team."
Sunderland are also set to confirm the capture of Estudiantes right-back Angeleri.
The 27-year-old Argentine international was in England last week, when it is understood he put pen-to-paper on a four-year deal.
Angeleri is now understood to be back in his native Argentina, organising his move to England.