Sunderland midfielder Alfred N'Diaye has joined Real Betis on loan until the end of the season.
The 23-year-old, who joined the Black Cats last January, spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Turkish side Eskisehirspor.
A statement on Sunderland's official website read: "Alfred N'Diaye has joined Spanish side Real Betis on loan for the rest of the season."
N'Diaye has made 16 appearances for Sunderland since moving to the club from Bursaspor.