Sunderland has signed former Newcastle defender Titus Bramble on a three-year contract.
Bramble made a series of high-profile blunders during a five-year stint with Sunderland’s local rivals before rebuilding his reputation in the English Premier League with Wigan.
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce coached Bramble for two seasons at Wigan and has signed the 28-year-old defender from there for an undisclosed fee.
Bruce is unconcerned by Bramble’s previous connection to Newcastle and says he has “matured into a very, very good player.”
Bruce also signed Lee Cattermole from Wigan a year ago and the midfielder was a first-team regular until knee and shoulder injuries disrupted his season.
