Sunderland sign former France defender Anthony Reveillere on a free transfer Anthony Reveillere has joined Sunderland on a free transfer The full back has signed a deal with the club until the end of the season Reveillere has played 20 times for France, scoring once Sunderland have confirmed the signing of former France international Anthony Reveillere. Gus Poyet has acted quickly to bolster his defense after his side suffered a humiliating 8-0 defeat at Southampton last Saturday. Reveillere has signed a deal until the end of the season and, pending international clearance from the Italian FA, the 34-year-old full back could be available to make his debut against Arsenal this weekend. Sunderland fans will welcome defensive reinforcements after their side lost 8-0 in their last outing Reveillere began his professional career at French side Rennes, making over 100 appearances before moving to Lyon, where he spent 10 years gaining a wealth of UEFA Champions League and Europa League experience. He spent last season at Serie A side Napoli, where he won the Coppa Italia. Reveillere has also been capped 20 times for France, scoring one goal in the process. He will wear the No 15 shirt at Sunderland.
