Fulham have completed the surprise signing of Ivory Coast international Jean Michael Seri from French side, OGC Nice.
Seri signed a four-year contract with Fulham after the midfielder was linked with Arsenal, Napoli, Chelsea and Barcelona in several transfer windows. His deal till 2022, has the option to be extended by a further year.
Seri said: “It was a long day yesterday so it was great to get the move finalised.
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“Now, I’m ready to get started and looking forward to meeting the squad and getting to know them, the Head Coach and his staff better.
“I’m delighted to be here, it’s a new adventure that starts for me and I’m hoping it will all go well.”
The deal is subject to clearance and the midfielder is working on obtaining a work permit.
Seri is an accomplished passer of the ball and is feted for his metronomic passing. The 26-year-old has led the Ligue 1 in passes completed for the past two seasons.
Seri played 103 times for Nice and 18 international caps with Ivory Coast.
Fulham owner Tony Khan said: “Jean Michael arrives with Premier League qualities as well as great promise for the future, which is why he has been at the very top of our target list for a long time.”
Source: G Sport
