Boa Morte off to Hammers

12 April 2012

Luis Boa Morte has joined West Ham from Fulham for an undisclosed fee.

The Portugal international played more than 200 games for the west Londoners and was club captain at Craven Cottage.

Fulham boss Chris Coleman told his club's official website www.fulhamfc.com: "I am of course disappointed that Luis has decided his future is not with Fulham FC. He has been a great servant to the club and we all wish him well."

He added: "However, I have always said that if a player is not happy playing for this club and expresses a desire to go, then I would be prepared to let him leave; and this was the case with Luis.

"Having discussed this with the chairman and the managing director, we believe it is in the best interest of the club to invest in players who are prepared to commit their future to us."

Coleman added: "We will continue to add strength and depth this window and, if necessary, the next, to ensure that we have a strong enough squad of players for the future to enable us to push on as a club, which remains our ambition."

The 29-year-old played 250 games for Fulham, scoring 54 goals after joining from Southampton in a £1.7million deal in 2001.

The Lisbon-born player began his Premiership career with Arsenal.

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