Sunderland AFC have completed the signing of Northern Ireland international Conor McLaughlin.

The 27-year-old free agent has signed a two-year deal and becomes Jack Ross’ first signing of the summer, arriving with a wealth of experience within the Football League.

Born in Belfast, the full-back has made 232 appearances in English football, with 132 of those coming in League One.

McLaughlin, who has 34 caps for Northern Ireland, began his career at Preston North End before a loan spell at Shrewsbury Town came at the start of 2012. Later that year, the right-sided defender joined Fleetwood Town and went on to enjoy five years at Highbury Stadium, making over 160 appearances.

A move to Millwall followed in 2017, with the Northern Ireland international making 32 league appearances during his two-year spell at The Den.

Speaking about the defender’s arrival, Sunderland manager, Jack Ross, said: “I am delighted to be able to bring Conor to the club.

“He brings quality and experience to a position that was of high priority for us to have options in. I look forward to working with him over the course of the season.”