Inter Milan midfielder Ricky Alvarez is delighted with his loan move to Sunderland.
Alvarez is Sunderland's ninth summer signing, joining Sebastian Coates, Jack Rodwell, Jordi Gomez, Billy Jones, Costel Pantilimon, Santiago Vergini, Patrick van Aanholt and Will Buckley.
After putting pen to paper, the attack-minded midfielder said: "I'm very happy to be here.
"It's a great opportunity, a great club and I'm looking forward to playing in England and playing my part for Sunderland."
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