Keane snaps up McCartney
01 Sep 2008 - 23:19:37
Sunderland manager Roy Keane is happy with his much-changed squad after bringing Northern Ireland international George McCartney back to the Stadium of Light.
The 27-year-old, who becomes Keane's tenth summer signing, has spent the last two seasons at West Ham United.
He has signed a five-year contract with the Black Cats after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed transfer fee for the left-back.
Keane said: "It's great to be able to bring George back to Sunderland. I've made no secret of the positions I've been looking to strengthen and a left-back was one of my priorities. I'm delighted.
"George's experience will prove invaluable and he shouldn't take long to settle in as he knows a lot of the lads already and he obviously knows the club inside out.
"I'm happy with my squad now. We have strength in depth and healthy competition for places in all areas. I'm looking forward to getting on with the season."