Source: Telegraph
Philippe Senderos ends Arsenal nightmare with free transfer to Fulham
The Switzerland international, 25, joined the north London club from Servette in 2003 but has had loan spells at AC Milan and then Everton in the last two seasons, after finding first team opportunities at the Emirates stadium limited. [LNB]Senderos broke off from preparing for this summer's World Cup to complete his move across the capital and will now rejoin his international team-mates in South Africa. [LNB] Related ArticlesTransfer TalkBarcelona target ClichyWenger ready to use Arsenal's new wealthArsenal make £8m bid for Laurent KoscielnyJoe Cole leaves future until after World CupArsenal ahead in race to sign Joe ColeHe said: "I'm delighted that I am joining Fulham during the most successful period in its history. [LNB]"I very much hope that I can contribute over the next few seasons and that the club goes on to achieve more success."[LNB]The imposing Senderos will add another option for Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson at the heart of a defence already shorn of Chris Smalling this summer, while there is also speculation surrounding Brede Hangeland - who has been linked with a move in the opposite direction, to the Emirates.[LNB]Hodgson said: "Philippe is a player that I have admired for a very long time, since he captained Switzerland to the UEFA Under-17 Championship in 2002.[LNB]"He is a strong defender who has great aerial presence at both ends of the field and has a superb work ethic, which is a vital component for any team's success. I am very much looking forward to working with Philippe next season."[LNB]Those efforts eight years ago formed the start of Senderos' extensive experience of international competitions.[LNB]He was also part of the Swiss defence which did not concede a goal in the 2006 World Cup, played every minute of their Euro 2008 campaign on home soil and scored twice against Luxembourg as he helped his country reach this summer's World Cup in South Africa.[LNB]He will link up with Fulham after that campaign, having moved on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at the Emirates.[LNB]
