Fulham sign Etuhu

Fulham have signed Dickson Etuhu from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.

The Nigeria international, 26, has signed a three-year contract with the Cottagers to end manager Roy Hodgson’s summer-long search for a defensive midfielder.

“It feels great to have signed for Fulham Football Club. These are exciting times at the club and I’ve joined to become an integral part of Fulham’s future success,” Etuhu said.

“The club has made some terrific signings over the summer, adding to an already talented pool of players. Last Saturday’s win over Arsenal shows just how competitive Fulham are in the Premier League.

“I’m looking forward to meeting up with my new team-mates over the next few days, settling down and preparing for the club’s next home game against Bolton Wanderers in a few weeks’ time.

“This is a crucial stage in my career and I’m delighted to have committed myself to Fulham for what I hope will be my prime years as a professional footballer.

“There is serious competition for places in the middle of the park at Fulham but I’ve joined to establish myself as a first-team player. Now I aim to get my head down, work hard and prove to the manager that I deserve a place in his starting XI. ”