Former Manchester Uniteddefender Wes Brown is delighted with his move toSunderland.
Brown, 31, managed barely 30 of his 361 appearances for United in the last three Barclays Premier League campaigns with injuries having taken their toll.
That is a statistic he is determined to address after agreeing to move to Wearside.
Asked about his ambitions, he toldSAFC TV: "Last season, I was fine, I just didn't get into the team, so it was a little bit frustrating. But that's football and you move on.
"I am just delighted to be here now to help Sunderland push forward.
"Personally, it would be good to be playing every week, trying to help the team win and playing well.
"Club-wise, everyone will be looking to push the club forward and start challenging for those European places - and who knows beyond there?
"That's what teams always aim for at the beginning of the season, and we will be no different.
"But obviously, the squad will be a lot stronger."
Brown admitted that the hunger to be involved week in, week out made his decision to leave United reasonably straightforward, but with several options having been presented to him, Bruce was a major factor.
He said: "He's been great over the last few weeks when I have been talking to him.
"Straight away, I said it would be great if I could join and we could get it all sorted, and we have done and I am here.
"When I was younger, I used to watch Steve and I have known him a little bit as well, so it was fine."
Bruce, who launched his joint bid for the United trio as Jordan Henderson headed forLiverpool, was thrilled to have signed the defender.
He said: "We are delighted to welcome a player of Wes' ability, experience and character to the club.
"He has been a fantastic professional for Manchester United through the years and not only will he strengthen our defensive options, he will also bring with him a winning mentality and level of maturity which can only be positive for the players around him."
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