Bendtner signed because of Bruce

Friday, 09/09/2011

New Sunderland signing Nicklas Bendtner lists the lure of working with manager Steve Bruce again as the major factor behind his decision to join the club.
The Denmark striker, who played under Bruce at Birmingham City and helped the club to promotion to the Premier League in 2006, is keen to get his career back on track after joining The Black Cats on loan from Arsenal.

 
"This is a good opportunity. It's a chance to get my career back on track."

"Steve Bruce was the main reason behind me choosing to come here."

"Being at Arsenal and sitting on the bench for a long time was not the ambition I had."

“Having played under Steve I know what he is all about. He plays an attacking style and likes to get the ball forward, which is something I value and is how I like to see the game played."

The 23-year-old is set to make his Sunderland debut this Saturday against Chelsea."

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