Former Sheffield United and Wales striker Ched Evans has been offered a route back into football - in Malta.
The 26-year-old convicted rapist had an offer to train with League One United withdrawn in November following strong local opposition.
Other English clubs including Tranmere and Oldham have also rejected the chance to sign him.
However, Maltese side Hibernians FC, who are top of the country's domestic league, say they have made an offer to Evans for the remainder of the season.
The club's technical director, Jeffrey Farrugia, told Sky News his rape conviction would not be a problem for them.
"He paid for what he did so for us it is not an issue," he said.
"We'll open the doors for him to come over here and start his career again in international football."
Mr Farrugia, who described Evans as a "glorious player", said it would be a great opportunity for him to showcase his skills.
"It will be good for him to come to Malta and pay at least 26 games," he said. "Many clubs I am sure will go for him."
Evans is keen to resume his playing career after being released from prison in October.
He served two-and-a-half years of a five-year sentence after being found guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman in 2011. He claimed she had agreed to have sex.
He was initially given permission by Sheffield United to train with them at the request of players' union, the Professional Footballers Association.
But following a backlash from supporters, sponsors and patrons, including Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill, the club changed their mind.
Ennis-Hill, who comes from Sheffield and has a stand named after her, said: "I believe being a role model to young people is a huge honour and those in positions of influence should respect the role they play in young people's lives.
"If Evans was to be re-signed by the club it would completely contradict these beliefs."
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