QPR sign released Fulham defender

QPR have signed defender Ziyad Larkeche after he was released by Premier League side Fulham.

The 20-year-old spent last season on loan with League One club Barnsley, scoring one goal in 23 appearances as the Tykes reached the play-off final.

Larkeche has signed a three-year deal at Loftus Road.

Former PSG youngster Larkeche has been capped by France at U20 level.

“Without a shadow of a doubt, Ziyad is a player that excites me,” QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth told the club website.

“He can play left wing-back, left-back and, if needed, left centre-back. He’s going to bring healthy competition and it’s definitely an area that we have made a priority to fill.”

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