Cottagers seal Stoor capture
30 Jul 2008 - 12:14:46
Sweden defender Fredrik Stoor has completed his transfer to Fulham from Norwegian side Rosenborg, signing a four-year contract with the Cottagers.
The 24-year-old impressed during the European Championship finals in the summer and is delighted to have a chance to make his mark in England.
Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson told the club's official website: "I'm delighted that Fredrik has joined us officially. He is a player I have followed for some time through my contacts with the Swedish national team.
"I watched him closely with his club side and we did a lot of research on him.
"Of course I had the opportunity to see him at close hand in the three matches that Sweden played in Euro 2008 and we decided that this was the player for us at right-back."
Stoor had told Adresseavisen earlier this week: "I couldn't refuse the opportunity to play in the Premier League.
"I have become a better player at Rosenborg, but I am hoping that the Fulham transfer will allow me to consolidate my place in the national team.
"I have experience of big matches, both with Rosenborg and the national team, but now I will get the chance to play big matches every weekend."