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Liverpool confirm defender transfer

Liverpool have confirmed their defender Sebastian Coates has joined Sunderland on a permanent transfer on Wednesday.

The 24-year-old was not included in Brendan Rodgers’ plan last season and was sent out on-loan to the Stadium of Light. The Uruguayan international spent the entire 2014/15 campaign with the Black Cats.

A statement on Liverpool’s official website read, “Liverpool FC can confirm that defender Sebastian Coates has today completed a permanent transfer to Sunderland.”

“The Uruguayan spent the entire 2014-15 campaign on loan with the Black Cats, making 13 appearances in all competitions.