Jan Kirchhoff: Bolton sign former Sunderland man until end of the season

Jan Kirchhoff made 22 league appearances for Sunderland

Bolton Wanderers have signed former Sunderland midfielder Jan Kirchhoff on a deal until the end of the season.

The 27-year-old German has not played competitively since December 2016 and was released by the Black Cats at the end of 2016-17.

Kirchhoff, who can also play in defence, could make his Wanderers debut in Saturday's trip to Norwich.

He told the club website: "I'm really pleased to be here and happy to be back in football."

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