Aaron Connolly, a free agent, is about to join Sunderland's fight for promotion. The attacker, 24, was let go by Hull City in June and hasn't been with a team since. Connolly, a Republic of Ireland international, made a big impression with Brighton in 2019 by scoring two goals against Tottenham Hotspur.
Although his performance was sensational as he mad a total of 24 appearance and scoring 3 goals but it was not enough to guarantee him as a starter.
After having series of loan aat middelsbrough , luton and venezia , Conolly made a permanent transfer to hull in january of 2023. Even though he scored eight goals for the Tigers in the previous season's Championship, he was not granted an extension. But the daring Black Cats of Regis Le Bris are about to give him a career lifeline.
They secured their fourth win in five league games as they defeated middlesbrough by 1-0
The only team ahead of them is West Brom, the early leaders. Even though Eliezer Mayenda, 19, is the sole recognized striker for Sunderland, the team has had a strong start .