Charlton have signed Paolo Di Canio on a one-year deal.
The Italian was a free agent after being released by West Ham at the end of last season. He passed a medical this afternoon.
Di Canio (35) was a popular figure at West Ham, scoring 46 goals in 118 league appearances, but fell out of favour with manager Glenn Roeder last season.
He said: "I had a number of lucrative offers from abroad but as soon as I met Alan Curbishley and (chairman) Richard Murray I sensed this was a club with ambition and real team spirit.
"I'm excited to be playing in the Premiership again next season and can't wait for my first game at The Valley."
Charlton manager Alan Curbishley believes his new signing will bring a different dimension to his side.
"I am delighted to have secured a player of Paolo's pedigree and quality, and I know he's going to be immensely popular with the club's fans.
"He will add a different dimension to our play and I am sure that his professionalism and presence will also help the younger players in the side."
Di Canio joins fellow new signings Matt Holland and Simon Royce in the Charlton squad for the opening game against Manchester City at home on Sunday.