He was understood to be in discussions to become manager.
Roy Keane is reportedly out of the running for the vacant manager's job at Sunderland.
The former Republic of Ireland captain was in discussions with the club about a return to the Stadium of Light.
Keane was previously in charge between 2006 and 2008, in what was his first managerial role.
The League One side sacked Lee Johnson at the end of last month.

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