Real Madrid defender Michel Salgado on Wednesday signed a two-season deal with Blackburn, the English Premier League club announced.
Blackburn are now waiting for international clearance before the 33-year-old can make his debut.
He is heading back to Madrid next week to say goodbye at a match arranged in his honour against Norwegian side Rosenborg on Monday.
During his time at the Bernabeu, the 33-year-old helped the club to two European Cup triumphs and four league titles.
Salgado, capped 53 times for his country, arrived at Real from Celta Vigo in 1999.
He choose Blackburn over offers from Dubai and Spanish side Zaragoza, according to the Spanish press.
