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Everton and West Brom fans react on Twitter to Victor Anichebe move

Victor Anichebe and Mikel Arteta at Everton (Reuters)
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Former Everton and West Bromwich Albion forward Victor Anichebe has joined Sunderland on a free transfer.

Everton's Victor Anichebe celebrates scoring his sides second goal with Yakubu and Mikel Arteta

Everton and West Bromwich Albion fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to give their reaction to Victor Anichebe’s move to Sunderland.

As announced on Sunderland’s official website on Friday, Anichebe has joined the Black Cats on a free transfer.

The Nigeria international forward has signed a contract with the Premier League club until the end of the season.

The 28-year-old was a free agent, having been released by Premier League side West Brom at the end of the 2015-16 campaign.

West Brom's Victor Anichebe looks dejected after missing a chance to score

Anichebe started his professional club football career at Everton and was on the books of the Merseyside outfit until the summer of 2013.

During his time at Goodison Park, the forward scored 26 goals in 168 matches, as reported by BBC Sport.

The Nigerian forward failed to make a huge impact at West Brom, scoring just nine goals in 63 games during his time at The Hawthorns, as reported by BBC Sport.

Everton and West Brom fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to Anichebe’s move to Sunderland on a free transfer.

Below are some of the best comments:

David Moyes - Everton Manager and Victor Anichebe

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David Moyes - Everton Manager and Victor Anichebe