Friday, December 27, 2024

Blackburn sign Schalke midfielder

Blackburn Rovers have completed the signing of United States international Jermaine Jones from Bundesliga giants Schalke.

The 29-year-old has joined the Premier League side on a six-month loan deal.

Jones is Blackburn’s second signing in the January transfer window, following the arrival of Roque Santa Cruz from Manchester City in a loan deal on Friday.

“He’s a fantastic signing for us ,” Blackburn boss Steve Kean told the club’s website.

“Anybody who knows him as a player, he’s a natural ball winner, he’s a very good passer as well.

“He’s got a fantastic engine, he can go box-to-box, he’s a genuine all round midfield player.”

[Source: Blackburn’s official website]

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