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Cottagers land Bouazza

Fulham have confirmed the signing of Hameur Bouazza from Watford.

Skysports.com brought you the news first of Fulham's bid for the Algerian - who has now penned a four-year deal at Craven Cottage.

"I'm really pleased to have joined Fulham," Bouazza told the club's website.

"It's been a long wait and I'm just happy to be here today and I'm looking forward to getting out on the training pitch this afternoon.

Ready for debut

"I've got a few days training to settle in and hopefully I'll be involved on Sunday against Arsenal.

"It's going to be a big game and we've got to make sure we do our jobs out on the pitch and make a good start to the season."

Sanchez delight

Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez revealed how happy he was to have landed Bouazza.

"Hameur is an exciting young player with a great deal of potential," he added.

"His attributes as a player fit in with my philosophy to play attacking, exciting football next season.

"He will provide further pace and attacking guile to our frontline and I'm delighted that he has signed for the club.

"We are only a few days away from our first game of the season at the Emirates and I am confident that we have a group of players that will do well in the Premiership this season."