Lewis Holtby has completed a shock move to Championship side Blackburn Rovers.
The 29-year old has signed a two-year deal at Ewood Park, ending a summer of intense speculation about his next move.
The former Tottenham man was a free agent after leaving Hamburg at the end of last season, and is believed to have received offers from China and Turkish giants Besiktas.
Reports in Germany had also linked Cardiff City with a move, although sources close to the player later ruled out a switch to South Wales.
The level of City's interest in the attacking midfielder isn't yet clear, but Holtby's move to Lancashire is likely to be seen as a big coup for Rovers, who currently sit 12th in the Championship, six points behind leaders Leeds United.
Holtby, who previously made 42 appearances for Spurs between 2013 and 2015, said after completing his move:
"I'm very, very happy. I just can't wait to be back on the field. It's like turning time again, coming back to England. I've got a good feeling that this could link very well. The values of the club and mine seem to go really good together.
"This moment right now, coming back to England, playing for a very historic club like Blackburn Rovers is fantastic. So, I'm over the moon and I'm happy.
"It's time to get to work."
