NI striker Lafferty leaves Sunderland after end of short-term deal

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Well-travelled Northern Ireland international Kyle Lafferty is on the look-out for another club.

It's been confirmed the 32-year-old striker has left Sunderland after his short-term deal with the Black Cats expired.

He joined the League One side in January, scoring twice in 11 appearances.

There's speculation he could be set for a return to the Scottish Premiership where he's previously played for Rangers and Hearts.

His former clubs also include Norwich City, Sion, Palermo and Norwegian side Sarpsborg 08.

Lafferty made his senior international debut in 2006 and has scored 20 goals in 73 appearances.

Sunderland will remain in League One after clubs voted to end the campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic.  

Final standings were decided on by a points-per-game formula, meaning Sunderland ended the season in eighth place.

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