Sunderland have completed the capture of Swansea City striker Danny Graham in a £5million move on January transfer deadline day.
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The boyhood Newcastle fan has joined on a three-and-a-half year deal, and is relishing his imminent move to Wearside.
"As soon as I heard about the interest from Sunderland I didn't even have to consider any of the other options that were on the table," Graham told the Black Cats' official website.
"I was born and brought up in the north-east so I know first-hand the intense passion that people have for their football in this part of the world.
"It's special and there's nowhere else like it."
The 27-year-old has struggled for game-time with the Swans this term, with in-form striker Michu currently shouldering the striking duties.
Black Cats boss Martin O'Neill was reportedly keen to bring in some added firepower this January, and believes Graham will help lessen the load of top scorer Steven Fletcher.
"I think he can fit in and score a few goals for us," O'Neill said.
"We want to be less reliant on Steven Fletcher scoring the goals and I think Danny will alleviate the load."
Graham could be in line to make his debut on Saturday when Sunderland travel to Reading for their Premier League clash.
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