SUNDERLAND have completed the £4.5million signing of Rangers midfielder Claudio Reyna in a five-year deal.

The United States captain, who rushed to Wearside after playing a part in Rangers' UEFA Cup victory over Paris St Germain last night, is expected to make his debut against Chelsea on Sunday after signing on the dotted line ahead of today's 12noon deadline.

The 28-year-old, who joined Rangers from German side Wolsburg in April 1999 for £2million, has been tracked by Black Cats boss Peter Reid for some time and he is seen as ideal replacement for Don Hutchison, who left for West Ham in August.

Reyna told Sunderland's official website: "I'm just glad to finally complete the move because it has been going on for a while.

"I'm still a bit out of it because it's been a long night but it was a great way to leave Rangers.

"I said my goodbyes to all the lads and it was pretty emotional - they were great with me. This is a fantastic opportunity and challenge for me.

"I'm ambitious to play in The Premiership and I've joined a club with great support and capable of going places.

"I really pushed for this move to happen but Rangers wanted me to play in Paris last night and I'm just glad it has now happened."

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