'He will always have a special place here' - Ghisolfi's promise to Patterson
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Sunderland's director of football Florent Ghisolfi believes it is "the right moment" for goalkeeper Anthony Patterson "to start a new chapter in his career" after a 16-year stay at the Stadium of Light.
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The 26-year-old, who joined the club's academy set-up as a 10-year-old in 2010, has penned a four-year deal with Championship club Wrexham.
Patterson made 253 appearances and kept 69 clean sheets for the Black Cats across all age groups, while also spending time out on loan with Notts County and Millwall.
"He has a special connection with Sunderland," Ghisolfi said. "He joined the academy at the age of 10, came through every stage of the club, and played an important role in some very special moments in our recent history.
"He has always represented Sunderland with professionalism and humility - and everyone at the club should be proud of his journey.
"This is the right moment for him to start a new chapter in his career. We thank him sincerely for everything he has given to Sunderland and we wish him every success at Wrexham.
"He will always have a special place here."