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– Fulham have signed German goalkeeper Bernd Leno from Arsenal on a three-year deal, for a reported fee totalling £8m.
– Leno, 30, lost his place to England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale last season, playing only nine games.
– In all, he kept 37 clean sheets in 125 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners after arriving from Bayer Leverkusen for £20m in 2018.
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A model professional. A credit to The Arsenal.
Thank you for everything and good luck, Bernd ❤️
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 2, 2022
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Welcome aboard, @Bernd_Leno! 🇩🇪#SPLENDID | #FFC
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 2, 2022
– Leno becomes Fulham’s fifth summer signing since the club earned promotion back to the Premier League.
Introducing… 🥁
… Our latest addition! 🇩🇪#SPLENDID | #FFC pic.twitter.com/kLMUhcSvhU
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 2, 2022
Good morning, Fulham fans. 😊#SPLENDID | #FFC pic.twitter.com/j1Nd7VP4ZA
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 3, 2022
Switching up to West London. 😏#SPLENDID | #FFC pic.twitter.com/KQRXfEPWFP
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 2, 2022
– Joao Palhinha, Andreas Pereira, Kevin Mbabu and Manor Solomon have all joined the Cottagers.
Hey @Arsenal fans,
it’s time to move on for me. It’s been a pleasure to be part of this great football club for 4 amazing years.
Thank you very much for your support. Also a big thank you to my team mates and the staff behind the team.
I‘m looking forward to see you soon! ♥️ 💪🏽😊 pic.twitter.com/7cBPE2UlvV
— Bernd Leno (@Bernd_Leno) August 2, 2022
Happy and delighted to finally join @FulhamFC.
I can‘t wait to join the training today and I’m looking forward to play at Craven Cottage😍💪🏽⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/pzBCkrntTd
— Bernd Leno (@Bernd_Leno) August 3, 2022
– Leno said: “It feels amazing to finally be here. I can’t wait to join the team, to train and play with the team.
– “I’m relieved that everything is done. I’m just happy to be here. It took a little bit of time but in the end we made it, and that’s the most important thing.”
– Fulham are reportedly paying £3m up front, with the further £5m in potential add-ons.
