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Breaking News | Sunderland secure unexpected deadline day agreement to acquire Glentoran prodigy

Sunderland shock the football world with unexpected signing of young winger

Following Trai Hume’s remarkable impact at Sunderland, the club is aiming to replicate their success by once again scouting for promising teenage players in Northern Ireland.

Sunderland have officially announced the signing of Rhys Walsh, a talented teenage winger, from Glentoran. After impressing with his performances for Glentoran’s first team last season, the 17-year-old has earned himself a move to Sunderland.

The club has high hopes for Walsh, as they look to replicate the success of Trai Hume, who has made a significant impact since joining from Linfield. This signing also highlights Sunderland’s continued interest in the Northern Irish league for potential young talents.

Walsh, a right-footed winger who prefers to play on the left, is considered a promising prospect for the future at Sunderland.

The official website of the Northern Irish club has announced that Rhys Walsh, a Glentoran Academy graduate, has signed for Sunderland, a Sky Bet Championship club. Rhys, who is only 17 years old, joined the academy at the age of 10 and has shown great development throughout the years.

He made his first team debut last season in a 4-1 victory over Ards in the County Antrim Shield. Since then, he has made a total of 8 appearances, including the recent Shield Final at Seaview.

Manager Warren Feeney expressed mixed feelings about losing Rhys, as he believed the young player had the potential to achieve great things for Glentoran and had already become a fan favorite.

Rhys has made a total of 8 appearances since then, with his most recent one being in the Shield Final at Seaview last week.

Manager Warren Feeney expressed his mixed feelings about losing Rhys, acknowledging that he believed Rhys would have achieved great things for Glentoran as he was already becoming a fan favorite.

However, Feeney also recognized that this move presents a fantastic opportunity for Rhys, as he will be joining a prominent club known for developing young players and providing them with opportunities.

Rhys is an incredibly exciting player who can elevate a game with his skill and directness. Additionally, he is a resilient and hard-working individual. Feeney is confident that Rhys will seize this opportunity and excel in his new club.

Version Sunderland has officially completed the signing of Rhys Walsh on a two-and-a-half-year contract, with Glentoran receiving an undisclosed fee.

According to Sunderland academy manager Robin Nicholls, Walsh is a highly sought-after player who had previously spent some time on trial with the club in 2023.

He is a versatile forward capable of playing on either wing or centrally, and he will be joining Sunderland’s Under-18 set-up for the remainder of the season.

Nicholls expressed his excitement in welcoming Walsh to the team and hopes that his previous senior experience with Glentoran will allow him to quickly adapt and make an immediate impact.