The Tigers had been trying to sign the 20-year-old on loan but couldn't reach an agreement over the terms with Manchester City. Instead he has joined Bolton until the end of the season when he will hope to make the Slovakia squad for the World Cup.
Meanwhile another player who has long been linked with City, Sheffield United's ex-Leeds defender Matthew Kilgallon, has joined Sunderland for an undisclosed fee, where he will could partner Michael Turner in the team.