Former France striker Nicolas Anelka will play for Mumbai City in the inaugural Indian Super League.

Nicolas Anelka joins Indian Super League side Mumbai City

The ex-Arsenal and Real Madrid player was sacked by West Brom in March for gross misconduct.

His departure from The Hawthorns came after he was banned and fined by the Football Association for making the "quenelle" gesture during a game.

"I'm pleased to join Mumbai City FC and very excited to join Indian Super League," Anelka, 35, tweeted.

"Talented international players & top Indian talent will make matches thrilling affairs," added the Frenchman, whose former clubs also include Chelsea and Manchester City.

The 10-week ISL tournament will get underway in October with the aim of increasing the popularity of football in India.

Famous names in the Indian Super League
Former Brazil international Zico (FC Goa manager)
Ex-England midfielder Peter Reid (Mumbai City manager)
Ex-Ipswich striker Michael Chopra (Kerala Blasters)
Former France striker David Trezeguet (FC Pune City)
Ex-Spain defender Joan Capdevila (North East United)
Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg (as yet unattached)
Ex-Liverpool striker Luis Garcia (Atletico de Kolkata)

BBC Sport