Sunderland have confirmed the signing of teenage midfielder David Meyler from Cork City.

The 19-year-old Irishman has put pen to paper on a three-year deal and could make his debut for the Black Cats against Cobh Ramblers in his home country on Monday.

Meyler follows former team-mate Roy O'Donovan from Turner's Cross to the Stadium of Light.

Meyler, who has joined for an undisclosed fee, understood to be in the region of £160,000, will hope to impress fellow Corkman Roy Keane as quickly as possible.

He said: "Roy Keane is a legend where I come from. Everyone grew up watching him play, and that included me.He's given me a great opportunity here with Sunderland, and obviously I will hopefully repay him.

Meyler becomes the club's third summer signing after Tottenham midfielder Teemu Tainio and former Ipswich goalkeeper Nick Colgan.

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