Official: Fulham Complete Signing Of Duff
UPDATE: According to Fulham’s official website, Fulham have signed Newcastle midfielder Damien Duff. Duff signed a three-year deal with the club.
August 15th, 2009 According to Sky Sports News, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admitted that Newcastle midfielder Damien Duff has traveled to London to undergo a medical for the club. He said,
“I think he’s been allowed to come down and he’s having a medical … If all goes well I’m hoping the details will be finalised both on his personal contract and the details between ourselves and Newcastle.”
“I’m hoping that will be finalised at the beginning of next week and, all being well, I’ll be able to tell you he’s a Fulham player next week.”
“Until it’s completed, it’s better to be prudent, but I’m very hopeful we’ll have Damien with us.”
August 14th, 2009 According to Mirror Football, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson hopes to sign Newcastle midfielder Damien Duff after making a £4million bid for him. Hodgson said,
“Damien is a player that interests us. The clubs are talking and we hope a deal goes through … Damien and I go back a long way from when we worked together at Blackburn. He wants to come back to west London.”
“He had injury problems at Chelsea but has done well at Newcastle given the turmopil there … And every time he’s played for Ireland he’s consistently been one of their best performers.”
“We know what we’d be getting with Damian Duff - he’s an experienced and quality player.”
