Sunderland has completed the signing of defender Jan Kirchhoff from Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich.
Jan Kirchhoff has completed his move to Sunderland from Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich.
The 25-year-old has signed an 18-month deal with the Premier League struggler after sealing a transfer for an undisclosed fee.
Speaking to the club's official website, manager Sam Allardyce said: "Jan has a very good pedigree and even though he is still relatively young he has experience of football at the highest level, including the Champions League.
"He has real versatility as a player, being comfortable in both the centre-back and midfield roles.