Sunderland aims for veteran defender Miguel Angel Nadal this summer
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Sunderland pursued Spanish defender Miguel Angel Nadal in June 1999 as they aimed to bolster their defense after clinching Premier League promotion. Manager Peter Reid sought to sign Nadal from Barcelona amid uncertainty over his future under new coach Louis Van Gaal. Despite interest from Sunderland, Nadal opted to return to Mallorca instead of moving to Wearside. Sunderland eventually brought in Steve Bould and Thomas Helmer but faced challenges with their limited availability due to injuries.
- •Sunderland finished the previous season with 105 points to earn promotion.
- •Andy Melville left Sunderland for Wolves as his contract expired.
- •Reid looked to Nadal for experience in defense following Melville's departure.
- •Nadal ultimately chose to return to Mallorca instead of joining Sunderland.
- •Sunderland signed Bould and Helmer but faced injury issues with both players.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — On This Day (11 June 1999) Spanish Legend Decides Against Sunderland Move
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