New Sunderland keeper Mannone
SUNDERLAND have completed the signing of goalkeeper Vito Mannone from Arsenal.
The 25-year old shot stopper arrives on Wearside after signing a two-year deal with the Black Cats.
Mannone arrived at the London club as a 17-year old in 2005 from Italian side Atalanta.
The former Italy Under-21 international his debut for Arsenal in 2009, aged just 21 years old, going on to play for the Gunners in the UEFA Champions League and Barclays Premier League.
He also enjoyed two successful loan spells at Hull City in 2011 and 2012, making 34 appearances for the Tigers.
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