LONDON - Sunderland have broken their transfer record to sign striker Asamoah Gyan from Rennes for a fee "in excess of £13m” according to the English club.

The 24-year-old forward, who scored three times for Ghana at the World Cup, has signed a four-year deal. The Ghanaian could make his debut against Wigan on 11 September.

Gyan’s arrival comes on the day it was announced that striker Fraizer Campbell will be out for at least six months after rupturing cruciate ligaments.
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was delighted to have completed the Asamoah deal.

"It’s a fantastic signing for us,” he said. "It’s a hell of a lot of money in today’s climate but the owner understood the necessity and we’ve managed to bring in another top class striker. We’re making huge strides.

"I tried to sign him last summer but it wasn’t possible.”
Gyan said he was pleased to have joined the Black Cats and praised the fans for their "never say die” attitude.

"I follow English football and I know Sunderland have incredible fans,” added the forward, who has scored 22 goals in 44 games for Ghana.

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