The son of the former Premier League defender has now formally committed to Sunderland.
Sunderland have officially announced the signing of Marcus Neill, who is the son of former footballer Lucas Neill.
Lucas Neill turned out for Millwall, Blackburn Rovers, Everton and West Ham during a 19-year professional playing career. The former defender was also capped a whopping 96 times for his native Australia.
Lucan Neill also played for Galatasaray, Al Jazira, Al Wasl, Sydney FC, Omiya Ardija, Watford and Doncaster Rovers during his long career before hanging up his boots in 2014. Lucas Neill’s son, Marcus Neill, has also turned to football and recently signed on the dotted line to officially join Sunderland on a two-year scholarship deal.
Marcus Neill has also spent time at Liverpool’s academy during his fledgling career. The 16-year-old spent five years on the Merseyside club’s books but was headhunted by Sunderland’s recruitment department last season – and is now officially a Black Cat after signing his first contract at the club.
