Fulham confirm Jean Michael Seri and Maxime Le Marchand signings after double transfer raid on Nice

Done deal: Jean Michael Seri has joined Fulham on a four-year deal
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Giuseppe Muro12 July 2018

Fulham have completed the signings of Jean Michael Seri and Maxime Le Marchand from Nice.

Chelsea were among a host of clubs across Europe who had been monitoring the Seri, but Fulham have won the race for the 26-year-old.

Napoli, Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla had also been linked with the Ivory Coast international but the player has been in London this week and finalised his move on Thursday, signing a four-year deal with an option for a further 12 months.

Fulham owner Tony Khan said: "He’s been at the very top of our target list for a long time. This is a big day for Fulham. We’re ecstatic that Jean-Michael is joining our squad as we return home to the Premier League."

The newly-promoted Premier League side have also clinched a deal for Seri’s team-mate, Maxime Le Marchand.

Le Marchand, 28, is a full-back who will likely play behind Ryan Sessegnon on the left side.

“I’m very happy to sign for Fulham, this is a big club that’s very popular," he told Fulham's website.

Double deal: Maxime Le Marchand has also joined Fulham
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“I’m also happy to have joined up with a good friend, Jean Michaël Seri. I know that there is a lot of hard work ahead and I hope to bring my very best to this team.”

Fulham coach Slavisa Jokanovic is also hoping to bring in Southampton’s Matt Targett and Newcastle’s Aleksandar Mitrovic on permanent deals.

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