Fulham have signed Northern Ireland international Steven
Davis from Aston Villa on a four-year contract.
Davis, 22, a former player of the year at Villa Park, agreed terms
with the Cottagers after passing a medical and finalising personal
terms on Thursday morning.
The midfielder was a first-team regular at Villa under David
O'Leary but when Martin O'Neill took over, bringing in Stiliyan
Petrov from former club Celtic, he lost his place and played only a
peripheral part last season.
Davis told Fulham's website: "I am pleased that we have been able
to reach an agreement between the two clubs to enable me to play
for Fulham next season.
"It was decision that took a lot of consideration as I have been at
Aston Villa throughout my playing career, so leaving was not an
easy choice to make.
"However, I discussed the move with the manager and we talked about
his plans here, which really impressed me, so although it's sad to
be leaving Villa, I know this is the right decision for me and my
future."
Lawrie Sanchez added: "I am delighted that we have been able to
bring Steven to Fulham.
"He is a young and exciting player and one whose signature
reaffirms my ambitions for this club. I made him the youngest
player to captain Northern Ireland with good reason - his
commitment, passion and enthusiasm for the game are hard to rival,
and I know that he will bring real quality to our squad.
"It was a slow start to the window for us, but now we've begun to
add some new faces which is good for everyone here so I'm looking
forward to some hard work on the training pitch and, of course, to
the start of the season."
