"I can bring pace, directness and leadership to the side" - Sunderland new boy Nicky Gyimah

English-born Ghanaian winger Nicky Gyimah says that he can bring pace,  directness and leadership to the Sunderland side after penning a short term contract.

He will quickly join the club's U-23 side where he is expected to excel at his new club.

The 18-year-old was initially at Peterborough United and earlier in the season went on trial with Sunderland’s north east neighbours Middlesbrough.

After putting pen to paper, Gyimah told the club’s website: “Signing for Sunderland is a massive moment for myself and my family, of course.

“I would like to think I can bring pace, directness and leadership to the side. When I got the opportunity to come here, I definitely felt that having trained and kept myself fit over the past few months, I am now fully ready to get straight into action.

“I’m hugely thankful for the opportunity and the faith shown in me, and I’m looking forward to getting started here.”

Gyimah’s transfer is subject to all regulatory processes but the winger should be in contention to play for the under-23 side in the new year.

The team's next match will come against Leeds United in the Premier League Cup on Wednesday, January 5.