Sunderland complete Bramble deal-FIFA.com
Titus Bramble has completed his move from Wigan Athletic to Sunderland. The 28-year-old centre-back has signed a three-year deal and could make his debut for the Black Cats in tomorrow evening's friendly with Hull City in Portugal.
Bramble headed out to the Algarve earlier this week after the two clubs settled on an undisclosed fee, understood to be in the region of £1m, and has passed a medical and agreed personal terms, although the final administrative details were only completed today. Manager Steve Bruce was delighted to have captured a player he first tried to sign 12 months ago after they enjoyed a successful spell together at the Latics.
"Titus was absolutely outstanding for me at Wigan," said the former Manchester United defender. "He matured into a very, very good player, so there was absolutely no hesitation when the chance came to bring him to Sunderland. He was certainly the right player at the right price, and this is a great deal for the football club.
Bramble began his career at hometown club Ipswich Town, where he broke into the first team as a teenager before winning a £5m move to Newcastle United during the summer of 2002. However, his time at St James' Park was blighted by a series of high-profile blunders and despite the backing he received from Sir Bobby Robson, the man who had signed him, and his successor, Graeme Souness, he was never able to win over his doubters.
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