Lower tier English side Sunderland have signed English-born Ghanaian winger Nicky Gyimah until the end of the 2021/2022 season.

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 failing to land a deal with Middlesbrough he headed to neighbours Sunderland where he impressed and has been offered a contract.

Gyimah’s stay at the League One side will initially be until the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, but Sunderland have the option to extend that by an extra year if he impresses enough.

It’s thought that the winger, who describes himself as pacey and direct, will head straight to the development squad, with Sunderland’s under-23’s playing in the Premier League 2 competition.

But with the Black Cats struggling with injuries recently some impressive performances could see him in the first-team sooner rather than later.

Eight Premier League clubs and also outfits in Germany were said to be looking at him when Boro took him on trial so it seems like a bit of a coup for the Black Cats.