Portsmouth have signed former Reading and Bristol City defender Nicky Shorey on a short-term deal.

The 32-year-old, who was a free agent after being released by City in December, will remain at Fratton Park until the end of the season.

Shorey will be reunited with Pompey director of football Steve Coppell, who managed him at Reading.

"I've played at Fratton Park many times before and there has always been a great atmosphere, so I am delighted to now be playing for the fans here," Shorey told Portsmouth's official website.

"You can never say anything for definite in football, but with people like Richie Barker and Steve Coppell - who I know really well - here then it will only be a matter of time before we get back to where we want to be."

Portsmouth currently sit 20th in League Two.