Former Parramatta star Timana Tahu picks up his NRL career with Penrith after signing a one-year deal.

Tahu has some way to go to prove he is on track again, after last year's racism incidents cast shadows over his future in the NRL.

Tahu said he as happy to be at Penrith and was looking forward to working with coach Matt Elliott.

He will undergo training before playing for the team.