Liverpool have confirmed midfielder Jordan Hunter “was allowed to leave” and has joined Sunderland this summer. The 18-year-old’s departure from Anfield was confirmed by the player on Twitter in early June and Sunderland revealed on July 2 that they had signed Hunter on a free transfer.
On Twitter, the player said he was: “Excited to be here (at Sunderland) and can’t wait to get started”, but there was no announcement made from Liverpool about his contract expiring or his move to the Black Cats.