Tony Mowbray says Sunderland have found a 'rarity' in Joe Anderson

Sunderland have confirmed their first deal of deadline day.

Lynsey Thompson | Jan 31, 2023

Tony Mowbray says Sunderland have found a 'rarity' in Joe Anderson /

Tony Mowbray believes Sunderland have signed a real 'rarity' in Joe Anderson, and he's looking forward to developing his talent.

Anderson joined Sunderland on deadline day on a permanent deal from Everton, with him signing a three-and-a-half-year deal with an option to extend it by a further 12 months.

The 21-year-old will go straight into Sunderland's first-team squad, which could pave the way for Bailey Wright to leave.

Mowbray, though, believes Anderson is a real find given the natural balance he can bring to a defence - even if Sunderland will have to wait a while to see the best of him.

“Joe fits the profile of player we want to keep adding to the club and we look forward to supporting his development in a senior environment," Mowbray said.

The talent and potential is there and although he may need time to develop physically in the next weeks and months, he will add immediate competition and depth to our squad.

"A left-footed, left-sided central defender, which is a rarity, he can distribute the ball well from the back and connect defence with midfield – he is going to be a real long-term asset for the club.”

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