Wayne’s building Bridges with Cats

WAYNE BRIDGE is determined to rebuild his career after a surprise move to Sunderland.

The out-of-favour Man City defender made the switch after the Blues agreed to cover more than half his £85,000-a-week wages for the rest of the season.

Bridge has seen his career stall since a £12million move from Chelsea – making just 58 appearances in a frustrating three years at the Etihad Stadium.

The former England full-back has fallen so far down the pecking order under Roberto Mancini he has been forced to train with the reserves.

But the 31-year-old is determined to show Mancini and the doubters he’s still got what it takes to cut it in the top flight.

Refusal

Bridge won’t feature against Norwich tonight due to a lack of match fitness after just 78 minutes of senior football this season.

Sunderland have first refusal on an £8m permanent deal in the summer, and Bridge said: “I’ll work hard and show everyone what I’ve got.

“This move is a great opportunity for me and I’m looking forward to the future and hopefully doing well for the team here.”

Bridge, who has already trained with his new team-mates, added: “The club’s on the up. Hopefully I can help them progress even more.”

Sunderland also completed the signing of ex-liverpool defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos on loan from Wolfsburg until the end of the season.