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Kirchhoff completes Sunderland switch

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.