Following the expiry of his contract at the end of last month, we can confirm that Bobby De Cordova-Reid has left the Club.
Since his arrival, initially on loan, at the start of the 2019/20 season, De Cordova-Reid has been a fantastic servant for Fulham, helping the Club to two promotions and then establishing ourselves in the top flight.
His consistency and versatility have been of huge value to the side over the last five years, and he departs with an impressive 50 goal involvements (32 goals, 18 assists) in his 209 appearances.
When asked if he had a message for the supporters, Bobby replied: “I want to thank the fans for welcoming me at the start and for supporting me throughout the five years – it’s been a pleasure to play for you. We shared some great memories. And I’m forever grateful and forever Fulham 🖤.”
After making his debut in a 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers, De Cordova-Reid went on to feature 46 times for Fulham in his maiden campaign at Craven Cottage.
His loan from Cardiff City was made permanent midway through that season, a move that proved crucial as it allowed him to feature in every minute of our Play-Off Semi-Final against the Bluebirds, and he then also started in the Wembley victory over Brentford which followed.
De Cordova-Reid was our top scorer in the Premier League the following year, before helping us to another promotion, this time as Champions, in 2021/22. He ended that season with eight Championship goals to his name.
The subsequent two Premier League campaigns were much more prosperous under Marco Silva, with De Cordova-Reid a key component. He became a part of the Club’s leadership group, captaining us for the first time last season in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
Off the pitch, the 31-year-old has been a wonderful ambassador for Fulham, always willing to participate in a range of Club and Foundation initiatives.
We would like to thank Bobby for his invaluable contributions over the last five years, and wish him well in his next chapter with Leicester City, whom we welcome to the Cottage for our first home game on Saturday 24th August.
Tony Khan said: "For five years Bobby has excelled at Fulham, and we're all grateful for his tenacity, skill and passion on the pitch, his valuable goals and his many significant contributions to our promotion winning seasons and in the Premier League.
"Off the pitch, Bobby was a fan favourite and he was equally popular in the dressing room as a great team leader. He will be missed, and we wish him the best for the next stage of his career.
"Good luck, Bobby!"
