Goalkeeper Alphonse Areola has signed with promoted Fulham FC on loan, the club announced Thursday, making him the second footballer of Filipino heritage to be attached to a Premier League squad.
The Filipino-Frenchman will be with the Cottagers for the entire season on loan from Paris St-Germain, with the London club having an option to make the signing permanent at season's end."I hope this season will be a good one for us. I want to bring my energy and do everything for this team to keep it where it belongs," Areola said in Fulham's Twitter account.
Positive energy! 🤙@AreolaOfficiel is here to fight for the cause!#OhhLaAreola pic.twitter.com/IS9cwYzE8iThe 27-year-old, who has a contract with PSG until 2023, spent last season at Real Madrid behind Belgium No. 1 Thibaut Courtois. The 6-foot-5 Areola, part of the French side that took the 2018 FIFA World Cup title, has won three French league titles during his time at the Parc de Princes.UK-born Neil Etheridge is the first player of Filipino descent to see action in the Premier League when he suited up for Cardif City in 2018. -- With a report from Agence France-Presse
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