Fulham Sign Gabon Midfielder On Loan

Gabon international Mario Lemina has joined English Premier League side Fulham on a season-long loan.

The midfielder, who joined Southampton from Juventus in August, 2017, spent last season on loan with Turkish side Galatasaray.

He now returns to the Premiers League with the Cottagers where the club has an option for a permanent transfer at the end of season.

Speaking after completing his loan switch, 26-year-old midfielder say he is delighted with the move to London’s oldest football club.

“Now I’m with Fulham, I’m really happy and I’m glad to be part of the project. I spoke with the Manager and he’s got some good ideas about the team, about the project, about everything he wants to do this season, and I’m happy to be a part of it,” Lemina said.

He began his career in France with Lorient, for whom he made 18 appearances as a teenager after graduating from their youth academy.

His potential was quickly spotted by Marseille, who signed him after just one Ligue 1 season. He spent two years in the south of France and played 50 times, including his first taste of Champions League football.

In the summer of 2015, Juventus came calling, and Lemina went on to enjoy a trophy-laden two years in Turin, winning Serie A and the Coppa Italia twice each. He also played in the 2017 Champions League Final.

His performances in Italy then prompted Southampton to make him their record signing that summer, and he helped the Saints reach the FA Cup Semi-Finals in his maiden campaign.

After being capped by France at Under-21 level, Lemina now represents Gabon, his country of birth, on the international stage, and has 15 caps to his name.

Additional information: fulhamfc.com