Blackburn Rovers chairman John Williams is delighted with the signing of Johann Vogel.

Williams said: "We are very pleased to have agreed a deal with Johann.

"We were very fortunate to get the chance to have a good, long look at him, and he's had a good, long look at us too.

"That's the beauty of these arrangements - it gives both parties the chance to do their homework.

"Johann has a great pedigree and I know Mark is very excited about him signing."

Vogel has signed a contract until the summer of 2010, with Rovers negotiating the option of a further year if things work out as hoped.