Fulham complete deal for Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz

Fulham have signed Rodrigo Muniz from Flamengo for an undisclosed fee.

The Brazilian, 20, has signed a five-year deal at Craven Cottage, with the club holding an option to extend by a further year.

Muniz said: “I am pleased about this new challenge. I’ve always dreamed of playing in Europe, in a league like the Championship, and I’m very motivated to do a great job.

“Fulham is a very important club in England, with much history. They presented me with an excellent proposal and a career project that was fundamental in my decision.

“Fulham is a traditional club in England, over 140 years old, and had great players who made their careers in different teams worldwide. It has a sensational structure and a passionate crowd.

“Marco Silva is a great coach, young and with great potential. He likes to work with young athletes, and I know that I will evolve a lot with him daily, together with my teammates.

“I hope to learn a lot from him, his staff, and my teammates as well.”