New Fulham man Rui Fonte will be looking to his older brother and idol Jose for guidance as he embarks on the latest challenge in his career.

Jose, who won the Euros with Portugal in 2016, has played in England since 2007 when he joined Crystal Palace on loan before making the move permanent before signing for Southampton and then for West Ham - something that was a big factor in Rui choosing to make the switch back from Portugal to England.

Family is important for the new Fulham man, and the chance to be close to his brother and nephews was motivation enough for him to sign for the Cottagers, but the challenge of getting promoted with the club is also something that excites a man that is made for a challenge.

Rui has already played in England, first as a youngster with Arsenal and then on-loan at Crystal Palace, so the culture will come as no surprise to the 27-year-old old, but he will be still be looking up to his football icon for guidance and advice as he looks to fire Fulham into the Premier League.

He said: "Jose is my idol in football, he's the one I look up to so I will take anything he says to me on board."

Euro winner: Older brother Jose Fonte
On the attack: Rui Fonte

"He was one of the main reasons I came, apart from the club, it was a big reason because I have my brother and two nephews who I'm really close to, so it was just one more motivation to come.

"He played in the Championship so he advises me, even when I was in Portugal he would advise me, so in the Championship he'll be able to help more.

"It's an amazing club with a great structure and great history and story - to be part of this club is a big challenge for everyone, footballers are made of challenges and this is an exciting one for me."

Fulham take on Cardiff City at Craven Cottage on Saturday September 9, 3pm kick-off. Tickets are now on general sale priced at £20 adults and just £1 for junior supporters in all areas of the ground.

To book your tickets call the Fulham FC Ticket Office on: 0203 871 0810 or online at: www.fulhamfc.com/tickets.