Brighton & Hove Albion have re-signed their cult hero Bobby Zamora on a one-year contract. The former England international, who left Queens Park Rangers at the end of last season, made his name with Brighton, scoring 83 goals in just over three seasons between 2000 and 2003.

Chris Hughton, the manager, told Brighton’s official website: “We are absolutely delighted to have brought Bobby back. He needs absolutely no introduction here. The Albion fans know everything about him, from his achievements in a Brighton shirt and right through his time with Spurs, West Ham, Fulham and QPR.

“I also know Bobby well, having worked with him during his time at Spurs, and he is a great professional; I know he will bring plenty of experience to the team, having played Premier League, European and international football.

“He will also bring a lot in terms of character to the club and to the dressing room – but most importantly, having played more than 30 times for QPR last season, he brings top quality to our offensive options.

“We still have work to do in terms of adding to the squad, including those offensive options, in terms of creating and scoring goals.”

Zamora joined Brighton for £100,000 in the summer of 2000, having impressed during a loan spell the previous season – scoring six goals in six games under Micky Adams.

Then, after helping the Seagulls win back-to-back promotions in 2001 and 2002, he moved to Tottenham for £1.5m.

Moves to West Ham, Fulham and QPR followed and he helped Fulham reach the Europa League final in 2010 before winning an England call-up during Fabio Capello’s reign.

The 34-year-old played 33 times for QPR last season during their relegation campaign, scoring three times, but will now add firepower to Brighton’s Championship campaign.