Queens Park Rangers have signed the Israeli international Tal Ben Haim on a short-term contract until the end of the season.

The former Portsmouth, Manchester City, Chelsea and Bolton Wanderers defender has been training with the club for six weeks and he will be eligible to face West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.

“Tal’s a great professional with vast experience and I’m confident he’ll be a really useful addition to the squad,” said the QPR manager Harry Redknapp.

“His attitude is first class and the fact he can play anywhere across the back four is obviously a big bonus for us.

“He just wants to play. He’s not here for the money or anything like that. He just wants to come in and do his best for the club.”