Scottish champions Celtic on Thursday announced the signing of former Chelsea and West Ham striker Carlton Cole.

The 32-year-old has signed a contract until the end of next season following a successful trial spell at Parkhead.

Cole was released by West Ham in the summer after netting three goals in 26 appearances last season.

In all he has scored 85 goals in 384 games in England, most of which came during almost nine years at Upton Park. He also won seven England caps.

The striker will provide competition up front for established strikers Leigh Griffiths and Nadir Ciftci.

With Anthony Stokes out of favour, Celtic have been short of numbers up front since Stefan Scepovic returned to Spain.