0 users online

Andy Johnson moves to ambitious Shepherds Bush

last updated Monday 18th June 2012, 10:40 PM


Fulham striker Andrew Johnson
Fulham striker
Andrew Johnson
More
Andrew Johnson
Stories
Fulham striker Andy Johnson has completed a transfer to Queens Park Rangers with a two-year contract.

The England international will officially complete his free transfer on 1st July, when his current deal with Fulham expires.

Johnson follows the lead of former Cottagers colleague Bobby Zamora in swapping life at Craven Cottage for that at Loftus Road - under ex-Fulham boss Mark Hughes.

Zamora made the move in January and will be looking forward to working with Johnson again, having seen the pair strike up a productive partnership in the past.

Johnson, who arrives at QPR with a proven track record in the Premier League, is looking forward to taking on a new challenge at a club that harbours ambitions of cementing itself among English football's elite.

"I've worked closely with Mark before and there are also players here that I've played with previously, including Bobby Zamora and Shaun Derry," the 31-year-old forward said.

"Those were factors in me joining, but this is a big, big club and I've spoken to the chairman and Mark, both have great ambition for QPR, and it's something that I wanted to be part of."

Johnson added: "Mark was brilliant when I was at Fulham. I'd just come off the back of a rough spell with a knee injury and he guided and helped me through that period.

"He was great to play under. He's a top manager and has some fantastic staff around him.

"Being an ex-player, he knows what the players want and expect. He's excellent with the players. He speaks to them and he's on the same level as them.

"He said it'd be great to team up again and that he was thrilled about the possibility of me joining QPR.

"He told me about the plans for a new training ground and how the club wants to go forward. That really excited me."

Fulham FC statement
The Club can confirm that Andrew Johnson will be leaving Fulham to join Queens Park Rangers on a two year deal, following the expiration of his contract on June 30th.

AJ made over 100 appearances for the Whites since signing in the summer of 2008, grabbing 27 goals in the process. The former England international became a firm favourite at the Cottage with his tireless running and energetic performances.

Johnson enjoyed a prolific Europa League campaign in the 2011/12 season, scoring eight goals in just 13 appearances. One of which was a stunning volley against Wisla Krakow which subsequently came second in our Goal of the Season poll.

He also became the first Fulham player to score a Premier League hat-trick when he put three past his new club QPR in October 2011.

Everyone at the Club would like to thank AJ for his valuable contribution during his time with us, and wish him the very best for the future.























Source SkySports
Since 1998
"It's been updated!"