The Fulham boss is eager to receive the Bulgarian at Craven Cottage and hailed his arrival as an important one for the fans and the club itself.
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Initially, the Bulgarian was on his way to Fiorentina after taking a flight to Florence, but on the way, Juventus stepped in and offered him the chance to play in the UEFA Champions League with the Serie A champions.
United, keen to part ways with their hefty acquisition, agreed to Juve’s transfer fee and a deal looked set to happen but the player was unable to reach personal terms with the Bianconeri.
In the end, he chose to return to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 and promptly underwent a medical at Fulham, where he is likely to play for the upcoming campaign.
For Martin Jol and his troops it represents a shrewd signing, as Berbatov is uniquely experienced at the highest level, but did not cost much with his contract running out at Old Trafford next summer.
The Cottagers have welcomed the former Bulgarian International with open arms, where the coach is eager to start working with him.
"I'm a very happy man and I think our fans will be very happy and proud because it is probably the biggest (signing) in the history of the club that is how I feel. We have a good relationship. He knows he will enjoy his football with me that is for sure,
hopefully he will score goals with other good players around him.”
"He has got a very good record, if you look at his record internationally, and if you look at his record at Manchester United I don't think there are a lot of strikers, maybe (Robin) van Persie in five years' time, who could achieve that,” added Jol.
Fulham play West Ham United tomorrow at Upton Park, as they look to strengthen their position in the Premiership. And with Berbatov in their ranks, they are likely to be a strong match for the Hammers, despite playing away from home.
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