Ex-Katowice player on loan to Birmingham City FC

English premier league strugglers Birmingham City signed Polish international midfielder Piotr Swierczewski on Tuesday, the club's official website said. Birmingham, fifth from the bottom of the league, said Swierczewski, aged 30, had initially joined on loan until June from French first division club Olympique Marseille. "Then, depending on the Blues premiership survival and appearances, the defensive midfielder will sign a three-year contract," the website said. Swierczewski, who has won 68 caps, started his career at GKS Katowice in 1988 before joining Bastia in 1995 and Marseille two years ago. (Reuters) A.K.