Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has admitted that his club have been impressed by midfield trialist Boudewijn Zenden. The 33 year-old is currently training at the club after being released by Marseille in the summer at the end of his contract.
The Dutch winger has previously played for Barcelona, Liverpool and Chelsea. Bruce is looking for a creative option in his side and has been looking over the former Dutch international. Bruce told the Sunderland Echo: “I got a call from Bolo a little while ago and he said he was without a club so I invited him down to train,”
“He’s had a great career at some huge clubs and when an opportunity comes to look at someone with that background then you take it. He looks in very good nick, considering he has not had a club. He has been training in Holland and has obviously looked after himself very well.”
Bruce continued: “One thing that does concern me slightly is that we’re a little light on numbers. Bolo has played at the highest level and can cover a few positions. He’ll work with us for a couple of weeks and we’ll take it from there. I dare say I’ll sit down and talk with him after our next game.
“At the moment, there is no commitment on either side. He’s having a look at us and we’re having a look at him. But certainly his past record shows he has the calibre that you need in the Premier League.”
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