Thursday 17 August 2017 17:59, UK
Fulham have completed the signing of Braga forward and captain Rui Fonte, the club have announced.
Fonte has signed a three-year deal at Craven Cottage, with the option of extending it for a further year.
The 27-year old, who spent time as a trainee at Arsenal in 2008-09, scored 12 goals in 28 appearances in the Portuguese league last season after joining the side permanently following a successful loan spell.
He has previously spent time at Crystal Palace in 2009, making 10 Championship appearances, before spending three years in La Liga with Espanyol.
The forward marks Fulham's fourth signing following the arrivals of Ibrahima Cisse, Marcelo Djalo and Aboubakar Kamara.
"I am very happy and very excited to sign for Fulham, this is an amazing challenge. Fulham is a massive club and I'm looking forward to it," Fonte told the club's official website.
"I wanted to say a big thank you to Braga who took me in as family and I'm thankful to all the staff and fans for their support during my time there."
Fulham chairman Tony Khan feels the signing of Fonte shows a sign of intent for where the Championship club is moving.
"Rui Fonte is a substantial talent, and I'm thrilled to welcome him to the Fulham Football Club," said Khan.
"We have been interested in Rui for a long time. We have great aspirations for the future of this club, and today we have taken another step towards realising them by adding a striker known for his immense skill and selfless teamwork."
