Wolfsburg sign young American striker Hill

BERLIN, Nov 17 (Reuters) VfL Wolfsburg have signed American striker Kamani Hill on a 2-1/2 year contract, the Bundesliga club todya said.

Hill, 20, last played for US university UCLA in Los Angeles. He has also played on US junior teams.

Hill impressed Wolfsburg coach Klaus Augenthaler at a trial and passed medical tests, the club said.

Wolfsburg, eighth in the 18-strong Bundesliga, said he will be eligible to play in the second half of the season.

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