24-year-old English midfielder Patrick Roberts today terminated his loan with Ligue 1 side ESTAC Troyes from Manchester City, in order to complete a permanent move to English 3rd division side Sunderland.
Roberts, who joined ESTAC on loan from the Citizens this summer, but he only made two appearances for the French club, playing for just 90 minutes.
The deal is understood to have been done on a free transfer, with Roberts signing a 6-month deal with Sunderland.