Sunderland snap up keeper Myhre

13 April 2012

Sunderland have signed former Everton goalkeeper Thomas Myhre from Turkish side Besiktas.

The 28-year-old has moved to the Stadium of Light on a Bosman free transfer, signing a three-year deal.

The 28-year-old Norwegian has been brought in as competition for regular number one Thomas Sorensen, with last season's deputy Jurgen Macho being released at the end of the campaign.

Myhre made 82 appearances for Everton and was also loaned out to Birmingham City and Tranmere.

He has been with Besiktas since November 2001 but now returns to the Barclaycard Premiership.

He told the club's official website www.safc.com: "It's a fantastic opportunity to be joining Sunderland. They are a club I have experience of playing against during my days at Everton and they have huge support.

"I know a lot of the Sunderland players like Claudio Reyna, Gavin McCann and Thomas Sorensen.

"I have all kinds of respect for Tommy, he is a great goalkeeper and I'm sure we'll be able to push each other to higher levels. I'm looking forward to working with him."

Sunderland boss Peter Reid said: "It's great to see another quality player coming to the club. Thomas Sorensen has been fantastic but a Norwegian international 'keeper will be a great addition to the squad."

Myhre becomes the club third signing of the summer, following the arrival of Phil Babb from Sporting Lisbon and Sean Thornton earlier this week from Tranmere.

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