Arsenal and Danish international, Nicklas Bendtner, has revealed that the opportunity to reunite with Steve Bruce at Sunderland was too good to pass up.
The forward completed a deadline day season-long loan to the Stadium of Light after falling out of favour at the Emirates Stadium.
Bendtner worked with Bruce while he enjoyed a loan spell at Birmingham City in the 2006-07 season.
The 23 year-old is looking forward to playing with the Black Cats, stating: “This is a good opportunity. It’s a chance to get my career back on track.”
The Dane also admired the playing style that Bruce employs within his squad, adding: “He plays an attacking style and likes to get the ball forward, which is something I value and is how I like to see the game played.”