Anichebe spent just a year at Sunderland but could only manage three goals in 18 Premier League appearances for the Black Cats as he struggled with a knee injury.

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The striker was released following Sunderland’s relegation to the English Championship and has now sealed a move to Chinese side Beijing Enterprises.

The 29-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the Chinese second-tier club and will join his new teammates soon to regain his fitness.

“We are delighted with the signing of Victor, who played in the Premier League. It’s a positive development for our whole club,” Beijing Enterprises boss Gao Hongbo is quoted to say by .

“Victor hasn’t trained on the pitch since the Premier League season ended, so it may take a while for him to integrate into our team. We have to be patient with him."

Anichebe joins his compatriot Leke James at Beijing Enterprises who are currently 11th in the 16-team China League One.

The striker kicked off his career at Everton before stints West Brom and Sunderland.