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Fulham hailed the arrival of a ‘world-class player in the prime of his life’ by signing a deadline loan deal for Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek
The 24-year-old has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs this summer, after falling down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge after Frank Lampard’s spending spree
The England international has struggled to find consistent playing time at Chelsea recently as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts the long-awaited return from an Achilles tendon injury
But Fulham won the race for the central midfielder, who said he was excited to try and return to his ‘best football’ at Craven Cottage
« I watched Fulham at the start of the season and they looked like they were playing decent football
« With this manager [former England midfielder Scott Parker] I think I can get back to my best football. This is the main thing for me, to find my form and to help this team to win matches «
The club announced the signing in the early hours of Tuesday morning, well past the transfer deadline, but had reached the deal on time
Fulham owner Tony Khan added: “I am delighted to announce the arrival of Ruben Loftus-Cheek at Fulham Football Club on loan from Chelsea FC
« Ruben is a world class player in the prime of his career, he has gained a lot of Premier League experience, and we believe he will be so invaluable to our club in our fight ahead of us
I am delighted to announce the arrival of Joachim Andersen at @FulhamFC on loan from Lyon It was a prime target for us, we worked hard to bring him here & it is so great that it joined us & that he wants to help us to fight to maintain our status in the Premier League! Come on Fulham! picTwittercom / ds8jrvBNia
The Cottagers have also signed two center-backs in Denmark, international Joachim Andersen, 24, on loan from Lyon, and Tosin Adarabioyo, 23, as part of a three-year permanent contract with Manchester City
It comes after manager Parker pressured the board to sign – and Khan himself vowed to do them – after a nightmarish start to the season, having lost all four of their games so far
I’m very happy to announce the addition of @TosinAdarabioyo to @FulhamFC during a transfer from @ManCity! Tosin received positive notes from the coaches of our data team, & especially Tosin himself really wanted to join us & he will come and fight for our club! Come on Fulham! picTwittercom / qfYHegNnos
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