Premier League - Makukula joins Bolton

Eurosport - Fri, 16 Jan 18:07:00 2009

Bolton have signed Benfica striker Ariza Makukula on loan until the end of the season, subject to the granting of a work permit.

FOOTBALL Aziza Makukula Kazakhstan v Portugal Euro 2008 Qualifiers - 0

Makukula had been expected to join West Brom on loan but rejected the club after a meeting and tour of the training facilities.

The 27-year-old Congolese centre-forward started his career at Vitoria Guimaraes before going on to play for Leganes, Nantes, Valladolid, Gimnastic de Tarragona and Maritimo before moving to Portuguese giants Benfica 12 months ago.

Makukula shot to prominence in Spain and has earned four caps for Portugal, scoring on his debut against Kazakhstan in October 2007.

The player becomes manager Gary Megson's second signing of the transfer window following the arrival of Sebastien Puygrenier from Zenit St Petersburg.

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  1. Haters take one step back, hiz congolese but why iz he­ playin for portugal?
    nevertheless all the best 2 tha­ bro!!!

    From William, on Sat 17 Jan 9:48AM

  2. Just hope Megson plays him, he got Riga and the polish­ striker in and they have not had a real chance. We need­ start playing 4-4-2

    GK - Jussi
    Same back four
    RM -­ Riga
    DM - Muamba
    AM - NOLAN
    LM - Taylor

    FW - DAVIES­
    FW - Makukula

    SUBS -Sebastien Puygrenier, Elmander,­ Basham, Ali Habsi, Temetopi, Smolarak.

    From Colly, on Sat 17 Jan 9:44AM

  3. can he score for his debut? mmm...

    From MryusriX_X, on Sat 17 Jan 9:04AM

  4. Go on fellow countryman ! You should be proud to play­ in a fantastic league!

    From sinabatu, on Sat 17 Jan 9:04AM

  5. Good luck to Bolton, they'll need it tomorrow!

    From quatt47, on Fri 16 Jan 7:30PM
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