Paulo Da Silva leaves Sunderland for Real Zaragoza

31 January 2011 10:20
Sunderland have confirmed that defender Paulo Da Silva has completed a ?300,000 move to Spanish side Real Zaragoza. [LNB]The Paraguay international, an integral part of their World Cup campaign in South Africa last summer, moved to the Stadium of Light from Mexican club Toluca in the summer of 2009 and made 20 appearances during his first season on Wearside. [LNB] But the 30-year-old has found opportunities harder to come by this term, enjoying just three first-team outings, and will now switch to the Primera Division with 15th-placed Zaragoza. [LNB] Fresh start: Da Silva (left) will look to reignite his career in Spain's top flight[LNB]Steve Bruce felt Da Silva struggled to cope with the pace of English football and his days were numbered when the Sunderland boss refused to turn to him despite long injuries to Titus Bramble and Michael Turner.[LNB]A statement on the Sunderland website said: 'Paraguayan defender Paulo Da Silva has joined Spanish side Real Zaragoza.' [LNB] LIVE: Deadline day - follow all latest news as the January transfer window slams shutScrap the window! LMA chief Bevan claims majority want it removedSunderland snap up Sessegnon from PSG for ?6m after Muntari swoopBlack Star becomes Black Cat: Muntari completes Sunderland loan switchAll the latest Sunderland news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Michael Turner, Steve Bruce, Titus Bramble Places: Spain, South Africa, Paraguay

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