Bridge is a Black Cat

Tuesday, 31/01/2012

Defender Wayne Bridge has joined Sunderland on loan until the end of the season.

The 31-year-old left back had a spell at West Ham last campaign but has been used just once by Manchester City this term.

The former England defender was a £12m buy from Chelsea by City in January 2009.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill said: "I'm hoping that with Wayne's ability and experience he can be a big help.

"I'm very pleased to have him here and with the number of injuries we've sustained recently I'm sure he'll be a great help to us."

Sunderland have also signed former defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos, 32, on loan from Wolfsburg until the end of the season.

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