Fulham and United States defender Tim Ream has left Fulham to join Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC.
Ream, 32, spent nine seasons at Fulham and made 312 appearances.
He was part of the USA team at the 2022 World Cup and started all four of their matches, then also started all of their games at this summer's Copa America.
The centre-back - who has signed a contract until 2026 at Charlotte with an option for a further year - said he was "no longer a player but will always be a fan" of Fulham.
"The memories made, the connections formed, and the people met along the way have made my time at Fulham more than special," Ream said.
Ream won promotion from the Championship three times with the west London side following a move from Bolton in 2015.
Fulham FC statement
The Club can confirm that an agreement has been reached to allow Tim Ream, following his request, to leave Fulham and join MLS outfit Charlotte FC.
An outstanding servant to Fulham Football Club, the centre-back departs Craven Cottage with 312 appearances to his name – more than any other player in the 21st century, bar Tom Cairney.
“When I walked through the Motspur Park doors in 2015, I would have never predicted what the following nine years would bring,” Ream said. “The memories made, the connections formed, and the people met along the way have made my time at Fulham more than special.
“I wish I could thank everyone individually for the part they played in shaping me as player, but more as a person. For all of that, I am beyond grateful.
“As of today, I am no longer a player, but I will always be a fan of Fulham Football Club.”
Tony Khan added: “All of the Fulham supporters around the world and everyone at the Club are grateful to Tim Ream for his many years at Craven Cottage!
“Tim is a Fulham legend, an indelible presence in our defence, an unparalleled professional, and a great friend to so many of us at the Club. We'll miss him, but he goes with our best wishes for the rest of his wonderful career.
“The Club's supporters, staff and his friends will always welcome him back at Craven Cottage with open arms, and Tim Ream will be Forever Fulham.
“Good luck Tim! Come on Fulham!”
Fresh from winning consecutive Player of the Season awards at Bolton Wanderers, Ream joined Fulham in the summer of 2015. A regular under Kit Symons, the defender would later be deemed surplus to requirements by Slavisa Jokanovic.
Unperturbed, Ream set about trying to change his Head Coach’s mind, with his efforts in training ahead of the 2016/17 campaign doing just that.
Not only did Ream pull himself back into contention, but he became one of the first names on Jokanovic’s teamsheet. Such was the calibre of his performances, he won our 2018 Player of the Season award by a landslide – some achievement considering Ryan Sessegnon’s form that year.
That was the first of three promotions Ream won with the Club, with another Wembley victory followed by the Championship title under Marco Silva, a man who trusted Ream to help the team progress in the Premier League.
Up until breaking his arm in the April, Ream started every single match of the 2022/23 campaign, captaining the side in 32 of those, making a mockery of suggestions he was not cut out for the top-flight, as the Whites finished 10th.
The next season he became the first Fulham player since Simon Morgan – 26 years prior – to play 300 games for the Club. For context, only 30 players in our history have reached that milestone.
A leader in the dressing room and on the pitch, Ream was also a fantastic ambassador for Fulham away from football, regularly contributing to activities organised by our Foundation and in the local community.
While reluctant to see such a stalwart leave SW6, everyone at the Club would like to thank Tim for his immeasurable contributions over the last nine years, and wish him and his family all the very best of luck back in the United States.