 Powell made an emotional exit from Charlton last summer |
Charlton have re-signed defender Chris Powell on a year's contract. Powell, 35, left the Addicks last summer to join West Ham, who he helped to promotion from the Championship via the play-offs.
Powell made 200 League appearances for Charlton in his first stint and joined them from Derby County in June 1998.
When leaving Charlton, Powell said: "I always felt I would finish my career at Charlton but I had a decision to make and West Ham offered regular football."
The left-back initially joined the Hammers on loan before completing a free transfer to Upton Park in December 2004.
He seemed likely to stay with the Premiership newcomers but the lure of his former club has proved too much too resist.
Powell has earned five England caps during his career which saw his start out at Crystal Palace.
He had a spell on loan at Aldershot before joining Southend and then Derby.
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