Defender Santiago Vergini has completed a loan switch to Sunderland.
The 25-year old centre-back, who was on loan with Argentine Primera outfit Estudiantes from his Uruguayan parent club Atletico Fenix, will spend the rest of the campaign in the Premier League.
A big Wearside welcome to Santiago Vergini, who has joined #SAFC on loan until the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/ffhC75sK0e
— Sunderland AFC (@SAFCofficial) January 20, 2014
Vergini, who has been capped once by Argentina at senior international level, will wear the number 27 shirt at the Stadium of Light.