Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has inked a three year deal with six time Turkish champions Trabzonspor.

The 29-year-old was released by the reds in the summer after a six-year stay during which he scored 67 goals in 160 appearances.

The former England forward began his career at Manchester city before joining Chelsea in 2009.

Trabzonspor finished fourth in the league last season.

They face Greek side AEK Athens in the Europa league play-off round as they look to reach the group stages of the competition.

In July Sturridge was banned from playing football for two weeks and fined £75,000 after being found guilty of breaching betting rules.

He was given a six-week ban, four of which were suspended, and was free to play again on July 31.