Jordi Gomez finalises move to Blackburn Rovers from Sunderland on loan

Sunderland midfielder Jordi Gomez has been officially announced as a Blackburn Rovers player after completing a loan deal.

The 30-year-old, who has started just five Premier League games for the Black Cats this season, underwent a medical and agreed personal terms with Blackburn on Monday.

Rovers are delighted to announce the signing of Sunderland midfielder Jordi Gomez on loan to the end of the season pic.twitter.com/Xjde8T0L1E

— Blackburn Rovers (@OneRovers) February 1, 2016

Gomez, who spent five years at Wigan Athletic, has been a Sunderland player since 2014 but will end this season on loan in the Championship.

Meanwhile, Blackburn forward Jordan Rhodes has left the club to join Middlesbrough on a four-and-a-half-year contract.