Ferdinand joins Sunderland

Updated 14.43 Wed Aug 27 2008
Keywords: anton ferdinand, west ham united, roy keane, sunderland, premier league, sport, football

Anton Ferdinand has completed his move from West Ham to Sunderland.

The 23-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the club, six years after making his debut for West Ham.

"Hopefully we can take him to another level" - Roy Keane

Sunderland manager Roy Keane said: "We needed to strengthen our defence and Anton is a great signing.

"He's still young but he has over 160 games under his belt so he has experience, he's at a good age.

"He'll bring quality and competition to the squad which is what we want. Hopefully we can take him to another level. He has come through the ranks at West Ham and maybe just needs a change."

Ferdinand said: "I think the move will do me good and bring the best out of me, I can't wait to get going."

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