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The Algeria international returns to England after two seasons in the Qatar Stars League
Sheffield United have announced the signing of Algerian midfielder Adlene Guedioura.
The 35-year-old has returned to England after his stint at Al-Gharafa Sports Club in Qatar Stars League. He was handed a one-year contract by the English Championship.
He will be reunited at Bramall Lane with his former manager Slavisajokanovic.
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“A powerful, experienced and international midfielder has been added to United’s squad ahead of vital home fixture against Preston North End,” a statement from the club website read.
“Adlene Guedioura, well known to boss Slavisa Jokanovic, has signed a one-year contract with the Blades after training at Shirecliffe for a number of weeks.
“He has completed his medical and is available for selection, subject to international clearance.”
Guedioura is not new to English football having featured for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Watford and Middlesbrough in the past.
He joins the likes of Robin Olsen, Morgan Gibbs-White, Conor Hourihane and Ben Davies as new faces in the Blades’ squad this summer.
“I’m very pleased to have signed and I can’t wait to play for the team,” said Guedioura.
“It’s something special for me to come back to the UK, so I am really happy.
“I’d like to thank the manager and the club for allowing me to come to train and have the opportunity to show what I can do.
“I am really happy to end up with a contract now until the end of the season, so I am up for the challenge and ready to start.”
For manager Jokanovic who has managed the African twice, he said: “Adlene is someone I know really well.
“He has completed three weeks of training with us and I believe he can bring something positive to the team.
“I have worked with him before; he knows many players here, playing against them and he knows the competition. He will be an important member of the dressing-room team.”
The Blades will host Preston on Tuesday and the Desert Fox could make his debut in jersey no 25 at Sheffield.
After six matches, the club is still in 18th position in the English second tier log despite beating Peterborough United by 6-2.
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