Diarra vows to 'give everything' to Cats

SUNDERLAND new boy Habib Diarra has pledged to give “everything” to the red and white cause after completing his transfer from RC Strasbourg.

- STUART JAMIESON Regional football editor

The 21-year-old has signed a five-year contract after a deal reported to be worth around £30m was agreed with the French side - a club record.

He becomes the second signing of Sunderland’s new Premier League era, following on from Enzo Le Fee's move from Roma after his loan spell.

“I'm happy and excited to become a Black Cat and I can’t wait to discover the Stadium of Light and its fans,” the Senegal international said. “Everyone saw last season’s success and I guarantee that I'll give everything for this team and fight for these colours in the Premier League. I'm ready for this challenge and I can't wait to get started.”