Real Betis have signed free agent Isco.

The former Real Madrid midfielder joins Betis as a replacement for Sergio Canales, who has been signed by Monterrey. A knee injury to Nabil Fekir has also forced Betis' hand.

Isco had been without a club since being released by Sevilla before Christmas.

Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini personally requested Isco's signing, having worked with him at Malaga.

It's understood Isco has signed a 12 month deal after passing his medical yesterday.