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Toivonen joins Sunderland on loan from Rennes

Sweden's Ola Toivonen celebrates his goal against Turkey during their friendly soccer match at 19 Mayis Stadium in Ankara March 5, 2014. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

(Reuters) - Sunderland have signed Sweden international Ola Toivonen on a season-long loan from French Ligue 1 side Rennes, according to a statement on the Premier League club's website.

The 29-year-old attacking midfielder joined Rennes in January 2014 and has scored 14 goals in 46 league appearances for the club. He also has more than 40 caps for Sweden.

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