Tainio completes Cats switch
24 Jul 2008 - 07:36:51
Sunderland have completed the signing of Finland midfielder Teemu Tainio from Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee.
The 28-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the Black Cats and is expected to be followed to the Stadium of Light by former Spurs team-mates Pascal Chimbonda, Younes Kaboul and Steed Malbranque.
Tainio had spent three seasons at White Hart Lane, having moved to north London from French club Auxerre.
Sunderland boss Roy Keane told his club's official website: "I'm delighted to sign a player of Teemu's experience and quality, he'll be a valuable addition to our squad.
"Teemu has showed versatility, playing in different midfield positions for both Tottenham and his previous club, Auxerre.
"But his experience in particular and the fact he has played more than 40 international games shows he has a lot to offer Sunderland."
