Leicestershire have signed South African seamer Dieter Klein until the end of next season.
The 27-year-old left-armer made his debut in Tuesday's Royal London One-Day Cup clash against Lancashire, taking two wickets.
Having also taken a five-for in a second XI outing against MCC Universities, the club have brought him in on a permanent deal.
Klein's first-class record in his home country is strong, with 154 wickets at 25.99 in 42 outings.
Leicestershire's elite performance director Andrew McDonald said: "Dieter comes with a good pedigree and greatly impressed when playing in our Second XI and training with us. We're delighted to have him on board to bolster our bowling roster."
Wicketkeeper-batsman Lewis Hill has also penned a contract extension, signing until the end of 2018.
Source: PA
