FULHAM have completed the signing of Aston Villa striker Darren Bent on a season-long loan deal.

The 29-year-old fell out of favour at Villa Park following his move from Sunderland in 2011 and has been given the green light to move to SW6.

Bent is reunited with Craven Cottage chief Martin Jol , who signed the England international from Charlton Athletic in 2007 while manager of Tottenham Hotspur.

And the Dutchman hopes the frontman can add pace to his attack.

He said: “Darren Bent is a striker I have always admired. He has shown in the Barclays Premier League that he is composed and clinical in front of goal but, even if he is not scoring, he is involved in some good link-up play, creating opportunities for his team-mates.

“I’m delighted that he has joined us, he gives us pace up front and I am confident that he will add to our goals scored tally this season.”

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