Sunderland sign full-backPromoted Sunderland have confirmed the signing of Reading defender Greg Halford.
Halford, 22, said: "It's great to be here. The set-up at Sunderland is phenomenal and I cannot wait to get going.
"I have had a taste of the Premiership with Reading and I want more."
Reading director of football Nick Hammond said: "It's fair to say that Greg did not make the impact here that both he and ourselves would have liked.
"Sometimes in football, players do move on quite quickly if it is felt that the 'fit' isn't quite right.
"But this is absolutely no reflection on Greg as a person or a player, and he has been a very good professional during his short time with us.
"From a purely financial perspective, this is an excellent deal for us with a good upside on our initial investment in January.
"Sunderland have pursued the player strongly and I am sure he will do very well for them. Everyone at Reading FC wishes Greg every success for his future."
Halford, 22, said: "It's great to be here. The set-up at Sunderland is phenomenal and I cannot wait to get going.
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