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Sunderland sign ex-Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper until end of season

Sunderland sign former Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

Sunderland have announced the signing of former Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper on a deal until the end of the season.

The 40-year-old spent two decades on Newcastle's books, spending various spells on loan before leaving the Magpies in 2013.

Harper has been a free agent since leaving Hull City last year and has now signed for Newcastle's bitter rivals following the departure of Costel Pantilimon to Watford.

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce told the club's official website: "Steve will be a positive addition to our goalkeeping stable. He has vast experience at the top level and that can only be beneficial to Vito Mannone and Jordan Pickford as they continue to develop. He knows the club well and, as an Easington lad born and bred, he needs no introduction to Sunderland."

Harper made 111 appearances in the Premier League for Newcastle.

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Sunderland's Italian goalkeeper Vito Mannone leaves the field at the final whistle during the English League Cup third round football match between Sunderland and Manchester City at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, northest England, on September 22, 20
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