Stoke City have signed free agent Jonathan Woodgate on a one-year deal it has been announced.
The defender, whose contract with Tottenham expired at the end of last season, was being linked with a summer move to either the Potters or back to former club Leeds United.
But Tony Pulis has thrown him a Premier League lifeline after a couple of injury-ravaged years, offering him an initial season with the option for more if he performs next term.
"The lad is a top-class player and it's been well documented that he has had his injury troubles, but we believe that if his fitness is managed properly, he will play games for us," Pulis told the club's official website.
"We know that other Premier League clubs were keen on signing Jonathan, so we are delighted he has chosen us.
"It's a chance we are taking, but one we were keen to take because of the stature and quality of the player.
"We've effectively taken him on a pay-as-you-play deal which just shows how desperate the lad is to get his career back on the right track."
