Sunderland AFC midfielder Jay Matete has joined Plymouth Argyle on loan.
The 21-year-old moves to Home Park for the remainder of the 2022-23 season, joining the Sky Bet League One topping Pilgrims to aid their promotion push.
Matete moved to Wearside one year ago from Fleetwood Town and has made 25 first-team appearances, including nine senior outings during the current campaign.
The midfielder is expected to be available for selection when Steven Schumacher's side face Bolton Wanderers tomorrow afternoon.
Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman said: "Jay made an immediate and positive impact last season and he was a huge part of our promotion. He’s worked tirelessly during the current campaign but found limited opportunities, so it’s only right for his development that we seek an option to get him more playing time in the right environment. Plymouth represents a great opportunity for Jay, as he joins a team in great form where the demands and expectations are high. We feel this best places him for a return to SAFC in the summer and we wish him well at Home Park.”