Konchesky joins Cottagers
13 Jul 2007 - 13:48:41
Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez has continued his rebuilding programme at Craven Cottage by signing Paul Konchesky from West Ham United for an undisclosed fee.
The 26-year-old left-back has signed a four-year deal and becomes the fifth player - after Chris Baird, Aaron Hughes, Steven Davis and Diomansy Kamara - to join the Cottagers this summer.
London-born Konchesky joined the Hammers from Charlton Athletic in July 2005 and earned a call-up to the full England squad during his time at Upton Park.
However, his days at West Ham had appeared to be numbered when Alan Curbishley was named their new manager last season.
Curbishley loaned him to Tottenham before sanctioning his sale to the Hammers after Konchesky submitted a transfer request while at The Valley.
"When I knew that Fulham were interested in me I was really pleased," he told the club's official website.
"I then met with Lawrie and talked about his plans for the future here and I was really impressed with what he had to say.
"Obviously the club has made a few signings this window, so it's a case of us all settling in and getting on with training, and I'm really looking forward to it."
Sanchez added: "His calibre as a defender has been recognised on the international stage with England and he brings a wealth of Premiership experience to our side.
"At 26, Paul's best footballing years will be spent at Craven Cottage and I am looking forward to him becoming an integral member of our side next season."