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Jason Denayer delighted to get Premier League chance after deadline day loan move to Sunderland

Jason Denayer is delighted to have a chance to play Premier League football after securing a late loan move from Manchester City to Sunderland on deadline day.

The young defender has previously enjoyed spells at Celtic and Galatasaray, but will now get the chance to show what he has to offer under David Moyes at the Stadium of Light.

Speaking to the Sunderland website shortly after completing his move late on Wednesday, Denayer said: 'For me, it was a big objective to play in the Premier League because it's the best league in the world.

Jason Denayer poses with a Sunderland shirt and scarf after securing his season-long loanu00a0
Jason Denayer poses with a Sunderland shirt and scarf after securing his season-long loan
Denayer says he is excited to get his chance to play in the Premier League at Sunderland
Denayer says he is excited to get his chance to play in the Premier League at Sunderland
The Belgian defender says it was stressful trying to get his last-minute loan deal over the line
The Belgian defender says it was stressful trying to get his last-minute loan deal over the line

'For every player, to play in the best league is important.