Sunderland AFC has confirmed that Manchester City's second choice goalkeeper, Costel Pantilimon joined the club on a has agreed a four-year deal. The Romanian international will join the club from July 1 on a free transfer.
The 27-year-old, who spent three seasons with Manchester City, making 29 appearances for the current English Champions will compete for a place in the starting lineup with Vito Manonne who was in superb form last season as the 'Black Cats' survived being relegated.
Pantilimon expressed his delight at completing his move to Wearside: "It is a great privilege and honour to join a club like Sunderland. They have an amazing history and tradition and of course passionate fans.
"When I left Manchester City it was important that I chose a club with good ambition and a head coach who has the hunger and desire to take the team forward.
"After speaking with the boss, I knew this was the right place and he was the right man. I can't wait to start." he said
The 6ft 8” shot stopper, becomes the club’s third summer signing after the club secured the services of Billy Jones and Jordi Gomez.
Pantilimon began his career in his homeland with Aerostar Bacau before moving to Politechnica Timisoara from where he joined City.
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