Sunderland sack Adam Johnson after winger pleaded guilty to grooming and sexual activity with a child under 16 years
- Adam Johnson sacked by Sunderland after pleading guilty to grooming and sexual activity with child under 16 years
- The winger and former England international admitted grooming, kissing and touching a 15-year-old
- Prior to the player's sacking by his club, adidas ended their sponsorship of the former Manchester City player
Sunderland have sacked Adam Johnson after he pleaded guilty to grooming and sexual activity with a child under 16 years this week.
The 28-year-old winger shocked club officials on Wednesday when he admitted one count of grooming and one of sexual activity with a 15-year-old schoolgirl. His trial at Bradford Crown Court on two further counts of sexual activity begins on Friday morning.
Sunderland released a brief club statement on Thursday evening, which read: 'In light of Adam Johnson's guilty pleas, the club has today terminated his contract with immediate effect. The club will make no further comment.'
Sunderland have sacked Adam Johnson after the winger pleaded guilty to grooming and sexual activity with a child under 16 years
Johnson, pictured leaving Bradford Crown Court with his girlfriend Stacey Flounders on Wednesday, admitted grooming, kissing and touching a 15-year-old
Former Manchester City and Middlesbrough player Johnson, pictured in court on Wednesday, admitted two of the four charges against him
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce (right) had confirmed earlier on Thursday that Johnson would not play in the Premier League against Manchester United on Saturday
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce confirmed earlier on Thursday that Johnson - who was on a £50,000-a-week at the Stadium of Light - would not play in the Premier League against Manchester United on Saturday, but the situation quickly escalated and senior club officials took the decision to terminate his contract on Thursday night.
The news came hours after sports manufacturer adidas terminated their boot sponsorship with Johnson, saying in a statement: ‘Adidas can confirm that it has terminated its contract with footballer Adam Johnson with immediate effect. This follows his guilty pleas entered earlier this week.’
Sportsmail understands that adidas’ deal to supply Sunderland’s kit is not affected as Johnson’s £10,000-a-year boot contract was a separate endorsement.
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