SUNDERLAND have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Thorben Hoffman on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich.

The 22-year-old shot-stopper has become the Black Cats' ninth signing of the summer.

Hoffmann has made over 50 appearances for Bayern Munich II in German football's third tier, and has also been capped by Germany at Under-18 level.

Standing at six foot four, he started his career with Hansa Rostock before enjoying spells with Hertha BSC and RB Leipzig.

He moved to the Allianz Arena in 2015 and was part of the Bayern II side that won the German Third Division title in 2019-20.

Hoffmann said: "It’s a great feeling to sign with the club and I can’t wait to meet the players and staff.

"I’m looking to develop as a player and Sunderland gave me the best opportunity to do that. It will be a special feeling to play in front of 30,000 supporters each week at the Stadium of Light."

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson added: "Thorben is elite on the ball in terms of playing out from the back and he has great pedigree from his learning process and the way that German clubs coach, especially Bayern Munich.

"Like all young goalkeepers he has areas of his game to work on, but he’s agile and an outstanding shot-stopper in close quarters. We are really excited to add another quality goalkeeper to our stable, as we continue to drive competition and quality."