Ruud van Nistelrooy is relishing his next taste of La Liga after agreeing to join Malaga.
The veteran Dutch striker, who turns 35 on 1 July, is set to be presented to media and the club's supporters at an evening ceremony in their La Rosaleda stadium. According to reports, he has agreed a one-year contract.
"Throughout my career I have been with many clubs and have shared a dressing room with world-class players," Van Nistelrooy told Marca. "I feel very proud and happy to be here."
Backed by Qatari businessman Sheikh Abdullah al-Thani, ambitious Malaga are hoping to compete higher up the league, having completed a season in which they finished 11th.
Van Nistelrooy, who came to international prominence with PSV Eindhoven, moved to Manchester United in 2001 and was a big hit at Old Trafford.
He departed for Real Madrid in 2006 and had three-and-a-half seasons at the Bernabeu, before joining Hamburg on an 18-month deal. With that contract coming to an end this summer, he has opted to join Malaga on a free transfer.