Timmy Thiele: Oldham Athletic sign Burton Albion striker on loan

Timmy Thiele has not played for Burton since 30 January

Oldham have signed striker Timmy Thiele from League One rivals Burton Albion on loan for the rest of the season.

The 24-year-old joined the Brewers in the summer from the reserve side of Borussia Dortmund on a one-year contract and has scored once in 25 appearances for the League One leaders.

His only goal came in November's 5-1 win over Colchester United.

Oldham are currently 22nd in League One, three points from safety, and face Sheffield United on Saturday.

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