Everything you need to know as Sunderland land ex-Bury and Plymouth Argyle full back Callum McFadzean on short-term deal

Sunderland have signed Callum McFadzean on a short-term deal until the end of the season.
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It brings to an end a long pursuit for cover and competition for Denver Hume on the left side of defence, and likely brings an end to Phil Parkinson’s transfer business until the January window.

An attacking left full back, McFadzean has won promotion from League Two in each of the last two seasons.

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The first came with Bury and the second with Plymouth Argyle, both of whom were managed by Ryan Lowe.

Sunderland have signed former Plymouth full-back Callum McFadzeanSunderland have signed former Plymouth full-back Callum McFadzean
Sunderland have signed former Plymouth full-back Callum McFadzean

McFadzean made 30 appearances in all competitions last season, but turned down the offer of a new contract as he wished to move north for family reasons.

Parkinson said: “I would like to welcome Callum to the club. This is a position we’ve been looking to strengthen for a while, and he will bring further competition to the squad.”

The 26-year-old said he ‘can’t wait to get started’.

“I’m delighted to be here,” he said.

"As soon as I knew Sunderland were interested, I was desperate to get it done and I can’t wait to get started.”

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The Black Cats had been searching for reinforcements in this position all summer, after Declan John’s loan from Swansea City expired.

A raft of defensive injuries had complicated matters, with the Black Cats needing to reinforce their options at the centre of defence.

That had raised some concerns that the left-back slot would be left vacant.

However, a late swoop for Wolves youngster Dion Sanderon, who at 20-years-old does not count towards the salary cap rules, left enough room to allow for McFazdean’s arrival.