Bolton Wanderers Football Club News

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• Manager:Owen Coyle

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Trotters seal Anelka coup

25 Aug 2006 - 07:52:36

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Bolton Wanderers have sealed the £8million club record signing of French striker Nicolas Anelka from Turkish side Fenerbahce.

The 27-year-old, who has previously played in England with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City, has signed a four-year contract with the Trotters.

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce told the club's official website: "Patience is a virtue and I am pleased to say that all the waiting and hard work we've done behind the scenes has paid off.

"Nicolas is a player with an amazing track record in the Premiership, he was born to score goals.

"His talent and experience will be a valuable asset for us."

Anelka left Manchester City in January 2005 to move to Turkey, but he failed to settle with Fener and was keen to make a return to the Premiership.