Former Ireland star Wes Hoolahan is back in English football after inking a deal with League Two side Cambridge United.
The 38-year-old joins the club following an 11-month stint with Newcastle Jets in the Australian A-League.
Ex-Shelbourne ace and Norwich legend Hoolahan had a trial with Cambridge last summer and has signed a one-year contract.
"I was obviously on trial here for four weeks last year and I enjoyed my time," he told the club's website.
"I knew what the training ground was like, what the boys are all about and that all factored into my decision to sign.
"I’m grateful for the opportunity and hopefully I can reward the likes of Ben Strang and Mark Bonner who have kept this option open for me, during the forthcoming season.
"I’ve met with Mark last week and he’s said some great things, he’s passionate about the game and going forward it’s clear he wants the Club to succeed. I’ll enjoy working with him.
"I’m looking forward to the number of games you have to play in League Two, there’s a good amount of Saturday/Tuesday turnarounds, it will be a challenge but I really want to play as many games as I can.
"I want to play my role in pushing Cambridge United up the League."
Boss Mark Bonner added: "I know he will be another excellent character around the club and in the dressing room, but he is full of energy to play, to make us better and to contribute to a winning team."
