DAVID Meyler has completed his move from Sunderland to Hull City for an undisclosed fee, which is understood to be around £1.5m.

The Republic of Ireland international has spent the last month on loan with the Tigers, and has now penned a three-and-a-half year deal at the KC Stadium.

The 23-year old joined Sunderland in 2008 from Cork City and made 25 appearances for the Black Cats during his four years on Wearside.

He rejoins former Sunderland boss Steve Bruce on Humberside and will hope to be involved in a successful promotion campaign in the second half of the season.