Sunderland
have signed center-half Younes Kaboul from Tottenham Hotspur, according to
latest reports.
The
Black Cats who survived in the Premier League have sealed the former Portsmouth
defender earlier today.
The
Frenchman becomes the fourth signing for the Black Cats. Sebastian Coates, Jeremain
Lens and Adam Matthews all hatve already signed for them this summer.
The
29-year-old defender has not been a regular player under manager Mauricio
Pochettino. He did not feature in the second half of Premier League campaign last
season for Spurs.
Kaboul
revealed his happiness on his move to Sunderland that he is very happy to be a
part of the Black Cats.
Head
coach Dick Advocaat also expressed his happiness on his move that the former Spurs
captain is a very good an experienced defender, he is a good addition to the
squad.
“He
is a very experienced player, which is what we need.”
Kaboul
spent two spells at White Hart Lane. He rejoined in 2012 after his one and a
half year of stay at Portsmouth under Harry Redknapp who resigned him at Spurs.
Spurs
signed him for £5million and sold him for an undisclosed fee. However, it is expected
to be around £3million.
Kaboul made more than 100 appearances during his second spell at White Hart Lane.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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