Sunderland sign Paraguay star Riveros

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce signed Paraguay midfielder Cristian Riveros from Mexican club Cruz Azul on Tuesday.

Riveros, who has been named in his country’s provisional World Cup squad, agreed a three-year contract with the Premier League club and joins compatriot Paulo Da Silva at the Stadium of Light.

Bruce said: “We have been monitoring Cristian for a while now, so I’m delighted to have concluded a deal which will bring him to Sunderland and the Premier League.

“He is a very creative midfielder and a player that will enhance our attacking options from wide positions for next season.”