Gera Joins Fulham

Fulham Football Club has today finalised the free transfer signing of Zoltan Gera from West Bromwich Albion. The three-year deal will see the player at the Club until the summer of 2011, with an option of a further year.

The 29-year-old versatile Hungarian international joined West Bromwich Albion from Ferencvaros in July 2004 and scored 25 goals during his time at the Hawthorns.

He helped Ferencvaros to the Hungarian league and cup double before moving to England.

Gera made his international debut against Switzerland in February 2002 and currently has 53 caps and 16 goals for Hungary.

Speaking at Fulham’s training ground this morning Zoltan Gera said:

‘I am extremely happy to have completed my transfer to Fulham this morning and I’m looking forward to meeting up with the rest of the squad for pre-season in three weeks' time. Having spoken to Roy Hodgson, I am impressed with the Club’s aims for the forthcoming Premier League campaign and I’m confident that I will be able to play a worthy part in what will be a new challenge for me.’

Manager Roy Hodgson added:

‘Zoltan Gera becomes our third signing this summer and adds to the quality already in the squad. He is a versatile player whose skill and athleticism contribute to him being an excellent all-round attacking midfielder who can also play as a striker, which he has proven successfully at club and international level. Zoltan had a lot of options in terms of his future and we are delighted that he chose to come to join us at Fulham.’