BBC Scotland has learned that the former Aberdeen and Celtic defender Jackie McNamara will sign for Falkirk later this week.
McNamara was released from his contract at Pittodrie at the end of last month after less than a season.
The 34-year-old, capped 34 times for Scotland, has had his career hampered by injuries.
He now looks set to join up with his former Celtic teammate John Hughes at the Falkirk Stadium.
After leaving the north east last month, McNamara hinted that he would like to continue playing and take his first steps into management.
"I'd like to keep playing for another year and I'm also interested in doing some coaching," he told The Scotsman.
"My main aim now is to be able to enjoy my football, whether it is playing, coaching or both."