Blackburn Rovers have this morning completed the signing of Gaël Givet from Olympique Marseille.

The 27-year-old has signed on loan for the remainder of this season with the club having an option to purchase the defender.

Givet, who is able to play at left-back or in the centre of defence, started his career with AS Monaco, spending ten seasons at the club from the principality before moving to Olympique Marseille in June 2007.

A French international with 13 caps, Givet made 49 appearances for OM last season including 5 outings in the Champions League. But a fallout with manager Erik Gerets meant that Givet hasn't made a first team appearance this campaign.

The club now await international clearance.

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