Sunderland have completed the signing of right-back Stephen Wright from Liverpool for a fee of £3 million sterling.
The England Under-21 international has signed a five-year deal at the Stadium of light and is eligible to make his debut for Peter Reid's side in Saturday's Premiership opener against Blackburn.
Reid told the club's official website: "Stephen is a player who I have seen play both club football for Liverpool and international football for England, at Under-21 level.
"He's already a great player and is at the right age to develop into a top-class footballer. I am very pleased to have him on board".
Liverpool-born Wright made 14 appearances for the Reds last season, scoring a crucial goal in their 2-0 Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund in October.
He signed a new three-year deal at Anfield only last season but the return to fitness of German Markus Babbel could have blocked his progress this term.
