Sunderland have conmpleted the signing of a second Manchester United player this summer as John O'Shea has joined Wes Brown in moving to the Stadium of Light, with the Irishman penning a four-year deal at the Stadium of Light.
The 30-year-old has moved to the Black Cats for an undisclosed fee and will remain a Sunderland player until the summer of 2015.
O'Shea will link up with ex-United captain Steve Bruce on Wearside, as well as his former team-mates Brown, Kieran Richardson, Phil Bardsley and Fraizer Campbell.
Speaking to the club's official website about the move, O'Shea said: "Once I'd heard reports about the club and the people here, the ambitions and what the manager was all about, it was the only place I was going to come to."
Bruce is delighted that the Irish international agreed a move to Sunderland and is hopeful his experience will benefit the squad this season.
He said: "John has been a solid, consistent part of Manchester United's squad for well over a decade which goes to show the fantastic pedigree of player we have signed.
"He is a wonderful professional both on and off the field and his wealth of experience and versatility will be great attributes for us. I'm delighted with the players we've been able to secure ahead of the new season."
Sir Alex Ferguson also paid tribute to his outgoing defender, who had been at Old Trafford for 12 years, and believes the move to Wearside is right for him.
Sir Alex told Manchester United's official website: "John has been an outstanding servant to the club, since he broke into the first team almost a decade ago.
"His versatility, calmness under pressure and his commitment to the cause at United means that fans will remember him with great affection.
"John has won so many medals – and has deserved every one of them. He epitomises our club’s approach as a team. After so many years of service to United, I’m pleased that John has found a career opportunity which will deliver the number of games he deserves.
"We wish John every success in his new life. Steve Bruce is a manager that knows how to blend youth and experience and I’m sure he has John earmarked for a senior role in trying to take Sunderland on from their finish last season."
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