Bakary Sako has rejoined Crystal Palace on a short-term deal until the end of the season after terminating his contract at West Brom.
Palace confirmed the capture of the 30-year-old, who is their first signing this month, on Sunday afternoon.
The forward only left the Premier League club in the summer after his contract expired but after a short stint at West Brom has decided to return to the club.
Palace manager Roy Hodgson said: 'I'm delighted that we've managed to bring Bakary back to Palace. He's a player with a huge amount of talent and as he showed when he was fully fit last year, he is able to provide a boost to our attacking options.
'It's a particularly pleasing signing because as well as his ability, he knows the club inside out and was such an immensely popular figure amongst the squad with his positive and upbeat attitude.
'I hope his return will be a major boost as we enter the business end of the season.'
Sako made 50 appearances for Palace during three seasons with the club and had been offered a new deal last summer but opted to explore other options.
He has only made six appearances in all competitions for Championship side West Brom this season, scoring just once - which came in a FA Cup game against Wigan.
Albion are now pursuing a number of forward targets to replace the Mali international.
