Republic of Ireland international Aaron Connolly has been handed a lifeline, with reports that the forward is set to sign for a Championship outfit as a free agent, a move that Connolly and Irish fans will be hoping reignites the Galway man's career.
Connolly most recently played in the Championship for Hull City, but has been without a club after they decided not to renew his contract at the end of last season.
Having made his debut for Brighton under Chris Houghton 7 years ago, Connolly has enjoyed a turbulent enough career - starring for no fewer than five clubs, including loan spells in Luton, Middlesbrough and Venezia.
After being released by Hull at the end of last season Connolly's days in English football looked to be numbered, with numerous rumours linking the 24-year-old with a return to the League of Ireland.
7 September 2023; Aaron Connolly of Republic of Ireland in action against Dayot Upamecano of France during the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship qualifying group B match between France and Republic of Ireland at Parc des Princes in Paris, France. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile
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Aaron Connolly set for Championship lifeline
However, in a turn of fortune for Connolly, reports today from Michael Walker with the Athletic, suggest that he is set to sign for Championship side Sunderland AFC - who are currently sitting second in the EFL Championship having won five of their six opening games.
Not only is the move good news for Connolly who will be keen to reignite his career, but it will undoubtedly be welcomed by Irish fans up and down the country who'll be watching Connolly back where he belongs.
Despite being released by Hull this Summer, the Galway man-made 13 Championship appearances last season, returning a healthy eight goals for his appearances.
While he is yet to find the net for the Republic of Ireland international side, he has made 9 appearances for the senior team, the first of which came in Ireland's 0-0 Euro qualifier draw with Georgia in 2019.
Although his last international appearance came in September 2023, Heimir Hallgrímsson and Irish fans will be hoping that Sunderland is the reignition Connolly needs to get his career back on track.
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