Sunderland have announced Niall Quinn's departure.

Quinn has decided to step down from his role at the football club after six years.

Sunderland announced Quinn has decided to step down from his role at the football club after six years.

The former chairman has been focusing on increasing the club's international profile most recently, culminating in the signing of a unique and groundbreaking partnership between Sunderland and the Invest in Africa initiative, which is set to grow and develop in the coming months.