Finally Sunderland have confirmed an agreement for the signing of Nazariy Rusyn from Zorya Luhansk for an undisclosed fee, something that has been in the pipeline for a long time now.
The 24 year old has already completed his medical, in Paris not Wearside, and has agreed to a four year deal with the lads.
Rusyn has a good return of 21 goals and 10 assists in 49 appearances for Luhansk, whilst he also bagged nine goals for Dynamo Kyiv in 41 games.
He has represented Ukraine up to the Under-21 level scoring six times in ten appearances, and has earned himself a senior call up in May earlier this year.
Here is what Kristjann Speakman had to say on the deal:
"Nazariy is a player that we've been tracking for some time and following a complex process that has unfolded throughout the summer, we are delighted to have concluded an agreement to bring him to the Club. He’s a dynamic and intelligent forward, who likes to exploit space, and he has consistently impacted a senior environment by contributing goals and assists. We look forward to supporting Nazariy as he adapts to life in a new environment, and we are excited to welcome him to the Stadium of Light.”
