Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris needed just one hour to be persuaded by new star, 24, to give him a career lifeline

REGIS LE BRIS revealed it only took an hour for Aaron Connolly to convince him that he deserved a shot at resurrecting his career.

The Irish forward, 24, joined promotion-chasing Sunderland on a free this week after three months unemployed.

X @SunderlandAFCSunderland announced the signing of Aaron Connolly this week[/caption] X @SunderlandAFCThe Irish striker has been offered the chance to resurrect his career[/caption]

Connolly burst on the scene with Brighton in 2019 with a brace against Tottenham.