Sunderland AFC are delighted to announce the signing of Jordan Willis.
The defender has signed a two-year deal at the Stadium of Light, sealing a move to Wearside after leaving Coventry City following the end of the 2018-19 season.
Willis made over 200 appearances for the Sky Blues after progressing through the ranks and making his first-team debut at the age of 17, while also captaining the club to the EFL Trophy in 2017 before helping them earn promotion via the League Two Play-Offs one season later.
The 24-year-old becomes Jack Ross’ third summer signing following the respective arrivals of Conor McLaughlin and Lee Burge.
After putting pen to paper, Willis said: “I’m buzzing to be signing for a club of this stature. When a club like Sunderland comes in for you, you just want to be part of the journey of getting them back to where they deserve to be. You dream of playing in front of big crowds as a kid, so I can’t wait to get started and get out on the pitch.”
Reflecting on his third summer signing, Ross added: “Jordan is someone we identified a while ago, but we had to be patient because of the options he had due to his ability and age. He is going to get better, so I’m delighted that he has agreed to come here and I’m excited about what he will bring to the club, as he has attributes we wanted to add to the squad.”
