Basham has signed a two-year deal with Cambridge United

Basham, 29, has agreed a two-year deal at St James's Park after being released by the U's at the end of last season.

Basham, who has also played for Southampton and Preston, proved his fitness after being out injured since playing against Exeter on 1 January.

"He has a good pedigree and brings the best out of players around him. I'm looking forward to working with him," boss Paul Tisdale told the club website