Source: SKY_Sports
Zenden seals Black Cats deal
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Sunderland have confirmed the signing of Boudewijn Zenden.[LNB] The former Dutch international midfielder has been on trial at the Stadium of Light for the past 10 days.[LNB]The 33-year-old has impressed manager Steve Bruce, who has now handed him a deal until the end of the season with the option for another 12 months.[LNB]The former Chelsea, Liverpool and Middlesbrough star was a free agent after leaving Marseille in the summer.[LNB]"We are delighted to be able to add a player of Bolo's quality to the squad," Bruce told the club's official website.[LNB]"He has performed at the highest level year after year and he's done extremely well during his time training with the club.[LNB]"The move happened fairly quickly. Bolo came in and it was immediately obvious that he is still supremely fit.[LNB]"Bolo's performances in training have persuaded me that he has a valuable role to play this season.[LNB]"He brings international class, a steadying influence and a wide breadth of experience.[LNB]"His career is a testament to his quality and he gives us more depth in central midfield which is a vital position."[LNB]Zenden has been signed in time to face his former club Liverpool on Saturday - but Sunderland are still waiting for his international clearance to come through.[LNB]The player himself was delighted to have sealed the deal.[LNB] "I got approached with a possibility of joining in at Sunderland to show my fitness," said Zenden.[LNB]"I had a chat with Steve Bruce on the phone and he told me to come over.[LNB]"We knew it would take a few days but quickly I had a positive feeling from both ways. It came about to sit down and see if we could come to a deal.[LNB]"There have been clubs interested but I never had the proper feeling. I am getting to a certain stage in my career and wanted to make the right decision.[LNB]"I wanted to make sure I did the right thing - everything I am looking for is here."[LNB]
