Phil Jagielka has moved back to Sheffield United after his 12-year spell at Everton.
The 36-year-old former England international joins the newly promoted Premier League side on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Goodison Park.
Blades boss Chris Wilder feels Jagielka will bring vital experience to Bramall Lane.
"I don't have to sign players for the fans to pat us on the back, we're signing Phil because he is a really good footballer and a great character to have around in our first season back in the Premier League.
"He's got an obvious history with the club which is fantastic, but meeting up with him and seeing his desire makes me delighted to see Jags back at home.
"He's had a fantastic career, he was deserving of his move when we dropped out of the top flight last time and he went to a fantastic club and played all those games in the Premier League and captained England.
"To have Phil in and around our changing room in one of the most important seasons in our recent history is going to be invaluable.
"He's come to play, he knows he's got to earn his place, but I'm buzzing having spent time with him and seen the desire he's got to succeed at the back end of his career."
