Dick Advocaat has signed a one-year deal to continue as Sunderland’s manager eight days after telling the club he would not be taking up the offer of a contract.

“After a lot of discussions with Ellis and Lee, they convinced me that I am the right man for the club,” he told the club’s website. “It was a great feeling to be part of Sunderland in the last few months, the experience was something very special and after talking with Lee, Ellis and of course my family, we all agree it is the right decision.”

Advocaat outlined last month he would need to buy five or six quality players to avoid another fight against relegation.