Stockport County has signed former Sunderland winger Jack Diamond on a three-year contract after his departure from the Black Cats this summer. The 24-year-old spent 10 years with Sunderland, coming through their academy before leaving. Last season, Diamond made 16 appearances for Carlisle United on loan after missing much of the campaign due to accusations of rape and sexual assault, of which he was eventually cleared.
Stockport County boss Dave Challinor expressed his excitement about signing Diamond, stating that they have been interested in him for a while. Challinor acknowledged the challenges Diamond has faced in the past couple of years but praised his resilience in getting back to playing. With a full pre-season ahead of him, Stockport County believes they can help Diamond regain the form he has shown previously and are eager to start working with him.
Diamond is pleased to be joining Stockport County and is looking forward to starting a new chapter in his career. “I’m really excited to be here at Stockport County,” he said. “I’ve always had a lot of respect for the club and its fans, so it’s great to finally be part of it.”
