YOURI Djorkaeff has ended weeks of speculation over his future by joining Wanderers' Premiership rivals Blackburn Rovers.

The former Reebok favourite, who is now 36, says he still has "a lot to offer" and could go on for another two years.

Djorkaeff, who was also linked with Everton and Birmingham, was close to joining Fulham last week, but Rovers' new boss, Mark Hughes, moved in swiftly when talks broke down.

"I am missing playing in England and I feel I have a lot to offer to a club playing in the Premier League," Djorkaeff said.

"I am a naturally fit person and I have been training hard in the south of France to keep fit. I feel I have another two good years left in me."

Released by Wanderers in the summer after rejecting the terms of a new one-year contract, Djorkaeff has signed an agreement with Rovers, which runs until January, when his contribution will be assessed.

The player's agent, Willie McKay, said: "There have been a few clubs phoning me who were interested, but he's decided to go to Blackburn.

"He spoke to Mark Hughes, listened to what his ideas were and how he wanted to play and decided he wants to come to Blackburn."

Hailing his first signing since taking the reins at Ewood, Hughes said: "He is exactly the sort of player we are looking for to make the difference."

Djorkaeff scored twice against Rovers last season, netting a penalty when the teams drew 2-2 at the Reebok in August then giving one of his most impressive displays when his breathtaking goal sparked an incredible fightback as Wanderers -- trailing 3-1 -- won 4-3 at Ewood in a derby thriller.

The son of a French international, Djorkaeff won 82 caps and scored 28 goals for France and was part of the World Cup-winning side of 1998 and the team which won the European Championship two years later.

He came to prominence at Monaco and played for Italian giants Inter Milan and German side Kaiserslautern before joining Wanderers in February 2002.

Sam Allardyce, who brought Djorkaeff to the Premiership, had expected the former Wanderer to resist the temptation to hang up his boots. "I'm not surprised Youri is wanting to get back into football," the Bolton boss said.

"Waking up every Saturday in Monaco and all you've got to do is go down to the beach ... you miss the adrenaline rush .

"You're a long time finished and you can't beat playing."