AFC Sunderland is strengthening on Deadline Day. The announcement of the transfer comes at an unusual time.
Something like this only happens on Deadline Day: Sunderland AFC announced a new signing during their Premier League home game against FC Burnley (final score: 3-0).
The match starts at 9 PM German time. At 9:54 PM, during halftime, the club released an official statement and introduced new signing Nilson Angulo.
Nilson Angulo transfers to AFC Sunderland
Premier League: Angulo moves to Sunderland
“FC Sunderland is pleased to announce the signing of Nilson Angulo, pending international clearance,” the statement read.
The 22-year-old winger moves from RSC Anderlecht to the Premier League. The transfer fee was not disclosed.
Angulo has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract – with an option for another season.