• 6ft 4in keeper brought in to battle Craig Gordon for No1 slot • ‘I’m sure he will push our current goalkeepers all the way’ Sunderland have completed the signing of Belgium Under-21 international goalkeeper Simon Mignolet from Sint Truidense for an undisclosed fee. Mignolet, 22, rose to prominence when helping his hometown club to a fourth-placed finish in last season’s Jupiler League and was also chased by PSV Eindhoven. But he opted for a move to Wearside where he will challenge Scotland’s No1, Craig Gordon, for a place in the starting XI. The 6ft 4in stopper becomes Steve Bruce’s second summer signing following the capture of the midfielder Cristian Riveros, who is currently on international duty with Paraguay at the World Cup. “Simon is an excellent young goalkeeper and he has a lot more to offer,” said Bruce. “I’m sure he will push our current goalkeepers all the way next season. “He is a player that we have watched on a number of occasions, as have a lot of clubs in Europe over the last couple of seasons. We’re delighted to bring him to Sunderland. He’ll come back ready for the start of pre-season training and will be looking to push for a place in the team.” Sunderland Transfer window guardian.co.uk
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Sunderland sign Belgium Under-21 goalkeeper Simon Mignolet
