New Fulham signing Rafa Soares says he's delighted after securing a season-long loan move to Craven Cottage.

Speaking to the club's website, he said: "I’m very happy.

“I came here to help the Club achieve its goals this season and I hope to experience a lot and do a good job. I have ambitions to improve myself too, and help the Club to have a good season.

“I had other options, other clubs were interested in me, but the way Fulham acted, I was decisive that I wanted to come here, and I think it’s the right time to be here.

“Fulham has a reputation of a Premier League club and this season I want to help put the Club back in the place it belongs.”