England international Adam Johnson has been axed from by Premier League Sunderland after he pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a child, in a statement released by Sunderland FC.
“In light of Adam Johnson’s guilty plea, the club has today terminated his contract with immediate effect,” Sunderland said in a statement. “The club will make no further comment.”
Johnson pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child, but denied two other charges, when he appeared at Bradford Crown Court in Middlesbrough on Wednesday,this has led to the Sportswear firm Adidas has cancelled its contract with the midfielder.
The 28-year-old winger, who has played 12 times for England also admitted one count of grooming a girl under the age of 16, a court official said.
Johnson, who began his career at Middlesbrough and also played for Manchester City, joined Sunderland for £10 million in 2012 on a four-year contract.
He will stand trial today on two further counts of sexual activity with a child, which he denies.
Adam Johnson Axed By Sunderland
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