Former Crystal Palace and Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh has signed a short-term deal with Cardiff City.

The 32-year-old, who was released by Palace in the summer, will stay with the Bluebirds until January.

The Morocco international revealed the chance to reunite with manager Neil Warnock was a big factor in his decision to join the club.

Chamakh told Cardiff City Player: “I’m so happy to be here and work with the manager again.

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“I worked for him [Warnock] at Crystal Palace before and I’m happy and proud to work with him here at Cardiff City.

“Cardiff are a side that should be on top and I think we can improve going forward. I’m looking forward to meeting with my new team-mates and getting started. I can’t wait to score for my new team.”

Warnock, 67, added: “We’ve signed Marouane on a short-term deal until January to assess his fitness.

“He’s a versatile player with pedigree and somebody who impressed me during my time at Crystal Palace.”

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