What triggered Larsson's move to Sunderland in 2011?
Contract extension
Sunderland's promotion
Birmingham's relegation
Transfer request
Answer
The answer lies in Birmingham's relegation from the Premier League at the end of the 2010-11 season. When the club's financial difficulties were revealed, it was required by the Football League to reduce its wage bill by £15 million, leading to the sale of key players, including Larsson. Subsequently, Larsson joined Sunderland in a £1.2 million deal, signing a three-year contract.
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