Sunderland have concluded a transfer deal today
Sunderland goalkeeper Nathan Bishop has joined AFC Wimbledon on a permanent deal.
Sporting director Kristjaan Speakman has hailed the goalkeeper for his ‘outstanding professionalism’ while at the club. Bishop signed for the Black Cats following his departure from Manchester United in the summer of 2023, serving as deputy to Anthony Patterson in his first season and making two competitive appearances.
Following the arrival of Simon Moore last summer, Bishop was loaned out to Wycombe Wanderers but a serious injury curtailed his progress. He moved to Cambridge United in the January window and having played regularly there has earned himself a move to the newly-promoted League One club. Bishop has signed a three-year deal and there is no mention in either club statement of a fee being paid.
Speakman said: “Nathan has been an outstanding professional throughout his time at Sunderland AFC, playing an important role within the squad and the dressing room. Although injuries disrupted his playing time whilst on loan last season, he ended the campaign strongly. This is a step he’s ready to take and his professionalism and work ethic will ensure he has an excellent platform to build from at AFC Wimbledon. We all wish him well.”
AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson said: "We are really pleased to get a goalkeeper of such quality with real experience, he's played for some big clubs so we know exactly what we are getting and as always Bayzo [goalkeeping coach Ashley Bayes] will get the best out of him. We are really happy with Natahn and Joe and the goalkeeping department we now have here."
Bishop himself said of the move: “The manager, Bayzo the staff and players were a massive part of me joining this fantastic club. Then I heard about the fans - I am delighted to be here and cannot wait to give everything to the people who built this place brick by brick. Up the Wombles!".
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