Bolton Wanderers have taken Manchester City defender Dedryck Boyata on a one-year loan.
Bolton manager Owen Coyle told his club’s official website: “I am delighted that we have completed the loan deal for Dedryck because there was interest from a number of other clubs in taking him on loan.
“To bring in a player of Dedryck’s age and quality is something, as we have shown before, that we like to do.
“He is a tremendous addition to the squad and his versatility means that he can operate at centre-half and full-back. He has got pace and power and is a flexible and dynamic player.”
Boyata, a Belgian international said: “I’m really looking forward to working with the manager. I have seen how he got the best out of young players like Jack Wilshere and Daniel Sturridge.
“I am only 20-years-old and I’m still learning and trying to improve. To come to Bolton Wanderers for a loan period is a great opportunity to do that.”