BBC bosses have reportedly signed football star Robbie Savage for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The former Welsh professional footballer is thought to be keen to take part in the dance competition, because he thinks he can be the first football playing star to win.

A source close to the Savage told The News Of The World:

”He wants to be the first footballer to win Strictly and nothing is going to stop him.”

A BBC insider added:

“Robbie is exactly what we want for Strictly – someone who will make waves.

“Every football fan in the country is going to want to see how ridiculous he looks wearing tight lycra and sequined outfits.”

Savage is a co-host of BBC Radio 5 Live’s 606 show. In May 2011 he was awarded the Sony Radio Academy Rising Star Award.