The French rugby club Toulon says it has signed the England first-five Jonny Wilkinson from the Newcastle Falcons.
Wilkinson, 29, has suffered a succession of injuries since drop-kicking the winning goal for England against Australia in the 2003 World Cup final.
He has been sidelined for five months after dislocating his left kneecap during a club game.
Toulon have already signed Argentina's first-five Felipe Contepomi for next season, when their head coach will be the former France international Philippe Saint-Andre with the former All Black captain Tana Umaga coaching the backs.