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Fulham Football Club can confirm that Paul Konchesky has joined Fulham from West Ham United. The 26 year-old left back has signed a four year deal for an undisclosed fee.
As a youngster Konchesky trained at West Ham’s Academy before joining Charlton Athletic as a trainee in 1997. He became the youngest player to appear in the Addicks first team aged just 16 years and 93 days, although his breakthrough did not materialise until the 2000/01 season.
Konchesky’s spell at The Valley included a brief loan term with Tottenham in 2003 and, having made 169 appearances for Charlton, moved to West Ham in July 2005. The left back enjoyed a succesful first season with the Hammers, reaching The F.A Cup Final and collecting his second full England cap against Argentina.
This morning Paul Konchesky spoke to fulhamfc.com about his transfer across the Capital to Craven Cottage:
‘When I knew that Fulham were interested in me I was really pleased. 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; so it wasn’t a difficult decision to make the switch across London. 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.’
Lawrie Sanchez added:
“I am delighted that Paul Konchesky has joined the influx of players that we have managed to bring to Fulham Football Club. 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.’
