Sunderland has confirmed the permanent acquisition of Sebastian Coates, who has signed a four-year deal after leaving Liverpool.
Sebastian Coates has completed a permanent move from Liverpool to Sunderland, signing a four-year deal.
The Uruguay international defender made just six Premier League appearances in his four years at Anfield and spent last season on loan at Sunderland, where he has now become head coach Dick Advocaat's first signing.
Coates, 24, helped to safeguard Sunderland's top-flight status and has been rewarded with the chance to become established in English football following a serious knee injury that hampered his time at Liverpool.