Official: N. Anelka is moving to "Bolton" © EuroFootball.com

Nicolas Anelka is returning to England - the Frenchman will wear the club's jersey next season, which cost a record £8 million.

The 27-year-old footballer, who previously played for London and , successfully passed the medical examination and signed a four-year contract. For the last one and a half years, he has been playing in Turkey for the team.

"Patience is a virtue, so I am very pleased that waiting and hard work paid off," said Bolton coach Sam Allardyce. "He was born to score goals, is very talented, and will be extremely important to us."

"This is an unprecedented amount spent by the club for a player, which clearly reflects our ambitions," the strategist rejoiced.

In the near future, the footballer will travel to London, where he will meet his new team-mates and start preparing for the Premier League match with , where he is expected to make his debut.