El-Hadji Ba has left Sunderland after a frustrating two years on Wearside.

The Paris-born 22-year-old has signed a three year contract with Charlton after the Black Cats agreed to a deal for an undisclosed fee.

With just 12 months remaining on the contract he signed after moving from Le Havre two years ago, Ba was given permission to speak to The Addicks.

And now Ba, who showed flashes of his potential in the few appearances he made for Sunderland, will look to get his career back on track in London.

The young midfielder has failed to hold down a place on Wearside and is looking to play regularly after recovering from a broken leg sustained on loan at Bastia last season.