Burton complete signing of Darren Bent from Derby on loan deal until end of the season
The 33-year-old has not featured for the Rams this campaign due to injuries, and will become a free agent in the summer
DARREN BENT has joined Burton Albion on loan until the end of the season.
The 33-year-old Derby County striker is out of contract at the end of the season and has not appeared for the Rams this season after suffering a hamstring injury during pre-season.
Brewers boss Nigel Clough will hope the former England international can use his experience and goal scoring prowess to help his side climb the table.
Clough said: “When you get the opportunity to sign a player who has gone for nearly £60million in transfer fees over the course of his career, with an excellent goal-scoring record and all the experience he has, then you know it will be a valuable addition to the squad.
“The experience Darren brings will also be a big help to the rest of the squad.”
Bent has scored 214 career goals in 535 senior appearances, including more than a century of Premier League strikes and won 13 caps for England at his peak.
The veteran striker said: “Burton have impressed me this season even when they played against Derby there was one mistake and they got punished for it.
"I believe in this team, especially the manager and the direction the team is going.
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"I want to thank the manager for bringing me in as I haven’t played much this season.
"He has showed a priority to get me to the football club and when someone has shown that desire to bring you in you have to say yes.”