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Transfer news: Sunderland boss Gus Poyet pleased to land Anthony Reveillere

Anthony Reveillere, Lyon
Image: Anthony Reveillere: Brings useful experience to Sunderland

Gus Poyet is delighted to have added Anthony Reveillere to his Sunderland ranks, with the Frenchman among the best Bosmans available.

The defender has arrived at the Stadium of Light as a free agent and penned a deal through to the end of the season.

He brings with him considerable experience from spells at Lyon and Napoli and will help to provide important cover during an injury crisis on Wearside.

Poyet was forced to look for new additions after seeing Billy Jones and Sebastian Coates pick up knocks, but he still considers Reveiller to be a shrewd investment.

We looked at a few different options, but I think that straightaway, because of his pedigree and the way he plays, Anthony was always our first choice.
Gus Poyet

He told the Echo: “We looked at a few different options, but I think that straightaway, because of his pedigree and the way he plays, Anthony was always our first choice.

“We knew we were already a bit short and as soon as Billy got injured, that was the final confirmation that we needed to look at options to bring in a player.

“After analysing the market with Lee Congerton and company, we decided that Anthony was the best option.

“We were lucky to convince him to come with us.”

Reveiller is 34 years of age and Poyet concedes that he may need time in which to build up his match sharpness, especially as he is about to experience Premier League competition for the first time.

He added: “There are no doubts about his quality, his ability or his understanding of the game, it was just the fact that he has not played since May.

“That’s why he trained with us, so that we could see him – and it was good for him as well, so he could come here and see the players and where he was coming.

“I’m happy because he is a great option and he has a lot of experience. He knows the game and has played in France and Spain and Italy.

“Of course the Premier League is a new experience, but he knows the game and that is the most important thing.

“He has been working hard on his fitness in his time with us, and the only thing he lacks now is football fitness – match fitness.”

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