BIRMINGHAM: Aston Villa’s Norwegian international striker John Carew has joined Stoke on loan until the end of the season, it was confirmed yesterday.
Stoke swooped on Carew after Villa clinched the surprise signing of Darren Bent from Sunderland earlier this week.
The 31-year-old, whose career has also included stints at Valencia and Lyon, has completed a medical and will be available for Stoke’s Premier League clash with Fulham today.
“This is a fantastic signing,” manager Tony Pulis told stokecityfc.co.uk.
“John’s record speaks for itself because he has scored goals at the highest level throughout his career.
“As well as the experience he has gained at international level he has played for some top clubs across Europe and performed in the Champions League for many seasons, including an appearance in the final for Valencia.
“On top of that he was Aston Villa’s leading scorer last season with 17 goals so we have acquired a striker with an outstanding pedigree.”
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