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18/08/2009
Duff Joins Fulham From Newcastle
Republic of Ireland international Damien Duff has signed for Premiership side Fulham from Newcastle.
The 30-year-old midfielder is Fulham's third signing of the summer. He has joined the club for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal which will see him remain at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2012.
Duff had previously played for Blackburn, Chelsea and Newcastle.
He made his international debut for Republic of Ireland in 1998 and has made 78 appearances for his country.
Speaking on Fulham's website, Duff said: "I am happy that my move to Fulham has been completed and look forward to joining in with the rest of the squad's training programme immediately, in preparation for two important home matches this week.
"Fulham had a fantastic season last year and I know that having spoken to the manager in recent days that the club's ambitions remain high and I am looking forward to the challenges ahead."
Fulham's manager Roy Hodgson told the website: "I am delighted to add a player of Damien Duff's calibre to our squad, and welcome the further midfield options he provides us with. I have known Damien for over a decade since he broke into the first team at Blackburn when I was manager, so I'm fully aware of his qualities and I am looking forward to working with him again."
(KMcA/BMcc)
The 30-year-old midfielder is Fulham's third signing of the summer. He has joined the club for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal which will see him remain at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2012.
Duff had previously played for Blackburn, Chelsea and Newcastle.
He made his international debut for Republic of Ireland in 1998 and has made 78 appearances for his country.
Speaking on Fulham's website, Duff said: "I am happy that my move to Fulham has been completed and look forward to joining in with the rest of the squad's training programme immediately, in preparation for two important home matches this week.
"Fulham had a fantastic season last year and I know that having spoken to the manager in recent days that the club's ambitions remain high and I am looking forward to the challenges ahead."
Fulham's manager Roy Hodgson told the website: "I am delighted to add a player of Damien Duff's calibre to our squad, and welcome the further midfield options he provides us with. I have known Damien for over a decade since he broke into the first team at Blackburn when I was manager, so I'm fully aware of his qualities and I am looking forward to working with him again."
(KMcA/BMcc)
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