Skip to content

Sunderland confirm signing of Reece James on free transfer

during the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Wigan Athletic at Sixfields on January 1, 2018 in Northampton, England.
Image: Reece James helped Wigan to the League One title last season

Sunderland have completed the signing former Wigan Athletic left-back Reece James on a free transfer.

The 24-year-old left the DW Stadium at the end of last season, and has quickly been snapped up by new Sunderland manager Jack Ross.

James - whose brother Matty plays for Leicester - has signed a one-year deal at the Stadium of Light.

Dylan McGeouch
Image: Dylan McGeouch completed his move from Hibernian to Sunderland just minutes before James' move was confirmed

Speaking about his latest signing, Ross said: "Reece played a big part in Wigan's promotion last year and he has good pedigree from his time with Manchester United earlier in his career.

"He's another new signing who is at a good age, and he's very good in the final third which will be big for us next season as we try to get our full-backs high up the park.

"He's another good addition and I think it's exciting to see that we're trying to build something."

Also See:

James is Sunderland's sixth signing of the summer - and their second of the day - as Ross overhauls his squad following their relegation from the Championship.

Fantasy Six-a-Side
Fantasy Six-a-Side

Pick your dream team for England v Colombia to win the guaranteed £1k jackpot.

Around Sky