Ex-Sunderland striker Will Grigg reacts after signing for National League club and joining former boss
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Former Sunderland striker Will Grigg has signed for National League club Chesterfield for an undisclosed fee.
The 31-year-old will join up with former manager Paul Cook, who he played under at Wigan, after leaving MK Dons.
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Hide AdWhen asked about Cook’s role in the move, Grigg told Chesterfield’s website: “Had a massive role.
”For me to drop down to the National League, it had to be something special.
“As soon as I found out about the interest, it was something I wanted to pursue. To finally get it over the line is an amazing feeling.”
Grigg joined Sunderland from Wigan for a reported £4million fee in 2019 but scored just eight goals in 62 appearances for the Black Cats.
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Hide AdAfter multiple loan spells, the Northern Irishman officially left Wearside at the end the 2021/22 season, at the end of his three-year contract, before signing for MK Dons.
Grigg scored five goals in 42 League One appearances last season as The Dons were relegated from the third tier.
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