Welcome to Sunderland, Pierre Ekwah!

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On the face of it, Pierre Ekwah seems to tick a lot of boxes for us and the response from West Ham United fans at his departure seems to hint at another genuine talent heading north from the East End, following that of Aji Alese last summer. Upon his unveiling as a Sunderland player, he described himself as a ‘number eight who carries the ball’, and at twenty one, he fits the profile of our squad perfectly. Long-term, Ekwah could be a replacement for Corry Evans, and this shows that we’re conducting our business very smartly. Never in my time supporting this club have we placed so much faith in young players. Welcome to Sunderland, Pierre.
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