Sunderland have confirmed the signing of Ricky Alvarez from Inter Milan.
The 26-year old Argentine attacking midfielder has penned a season-long loan move to the Stadium of Light, making him Gus Poyet's ninth signing of the summer.
Alvarez was delighted to make his way to Wearside and experience football in the English Premier League with the Black Cats.
"I'm very happy to be here. It's a great opportunity, a great club and I'm looking forward to playing in England and playing my part for Sunderland," he told the club's official website.
Alvarez joined inter from Velez Sarsfield in 2011 and has since scored 14 goals in 90 appearances for the Nerazzurri.
Ricky Alvarez completes his move to become #SAFC's 9th summer signing: http://t.co/xxY8hjbFpy#transferdeadlinedaypic.twitter.com/dTTgd8Euen
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