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The third player Birmingham City has added to its roster this January transfer window talks about leaving Sunderland and his delight about joining.
Alex Pritchard, who completed his eagerly anticipated transfer from Sunderland prior to the transfer deadline, is thrilled to be at Birmingham City. The playmaker is expected to make his debut on Saturday against old team West Brom when he reunites with his former Black Cats manager Tony Mowbray at St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park.
Along with Mowbray, Pritchard signed a contract with Blues that will expire in the summer of 2026. He is already acquainted with a number of players at the team, having played with custodian John Ruddy at Norwich City and technical director Craig Gardner at Albion.
Alex Pritchard discusses his conversation with Jobe Bellingham and the Birmingham City “project.
After a period of uncertainty before to leaving Sunderland, Pritchard is happy to be able to settle into his new surroundings and is enthusiastic by his initial thoughts of the club’s training base at Henley-in-Arden.
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For a time now, people have been speculating about my future,” he said to BluesTV. “Now that everything is finished, I can relax and get back to playing football. The gaffer is quite talented. At my last club, I had him for a while, and I thoroughly enjoyed every second I spent with him and playing under him. He is a true family man and a down to earth person. I’m very comfortable with him. Both of us are aware of what I am able to provide. Naturally, I am aware of the gaffer’s potential contributions to my game, and we have a great rapport.
Everything is excellent, including the facilities, the gym, the food and café, the physio room, the changing rooms, the pool, and the sauna. We just need to get together since everything we need is right here and there are no excuses. Right now, this club’s only goal is to keep going. It has undoubtedly experienced difficult times, just like every other club. It’s time for this club to look up and drive forward.
“These past several years have been incredible for me. I love Sunderland, and their supporters are amazing. It simply seemed to reach a fork in the road. There is absolutely no animosity. Even though I had a great time there, it’s time for me to move on and start a new chapter in my life.
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