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Fulham Sign Oscar Bobb from Man City in £27m Deal to Boost European Push

Fulham have secured the signing of Norwegian winger Oscar Bobb from Manchester City for a reported £27 million. The 22-year-old has signed a long-term contract and will wear the number 14 shirt at Craven Cottage. Bobb revealed he consulted his international teammate and Fulham midfielder Sander Berge before making the move. The transfer aims to bolster Fulham's attacking options as they chase European qualification under manager Marco Silva.

Key Points: Fulham Sign Oscar Bobb from Manchester City for £27m

  • £27m transfer fee
  • Five-and-a-half-year contract
  • Sought advice from Sander Berge
  • Diminished role at Man City
  • Fulham's European qualification push
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Fulham sign Norway winger Oscar Bobb from Man City

Fulham complete £27m signing of Norwegian winger Oscar Bobb from Manchester City on a five-and-a-half-year contract to strengthen their attack.

"It feels great to be here. I had a great day meeting everyone, and I'm very excited. - Oscar Bobb"

London, Jan 30

Fulham have completed the signing of Norway winger Oscar Bobb from Manchester City for a reported fee of £27 million, with the 22-year-old committing to a five-and-a-half-year contract at Craven Cottage.

Bobb will wear the number 14 shirt at Fulham and becomes one of Marco Silva's key attacking additions as the west London club continues its push for European qualification.

"It feels great to be here. I had a great day meeting everyone, and I'm very excited," Bobb said after completing the move, as quoted by the Fulham official website.

The winger revealed he sought advice from Fulham midfielder and Norway team-mate Sander Berge before agreeing to the transfer.

"I spoke to Sander, my good friend, and I spoke to the manager, and he explained what the system's like, how the lads are, and how the club is. He seemed lovely, so it was an easy decision," Bobb added.

Bobb departs from Man City after making 61 senior appearances for the team, scoring 13 goals, and providing 27 assists across all competitions. However, his opportunities diminished following the January arrival of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, which saw Bobb slip down the attacking pecking order.

The Norwegian featured 15 times for City this season but failed to find the net, with his last appearance coming on December 17 against Brentford in the Carabao Cup, where he was forced off injured inside the opening 20 minutes.

Bobb had also attracted interest from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, but Fulham moved swiftly to secure his signature. He reunites with Berge at Craven Cottage after featuring six times for Norway this year and playing a role in their qualification for this summer's World Cup.

Fulham arrive at the signing in strong form, having lost just one of their last seven Premier League matches under Silva. They currently sit seventh in the table following a 2-1 victory over Brighton on Saturday, with Bobb expected to bolster their attacking options during the second half of the campaign.

- IANS

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Sarah B
£27 million seems like a lot for a player who hasn't scored this season and was struggling for minutes. Fulham's scouting has been good lately though, so maybe they see something special. Hope it works out for them.
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Ananya R
Interesting to see another Norwegian connection at Fulham with Berge already there. Having a friend at the club should help him settle quickly. Wishing him all the best! The Premier League is the best league to watch from India. 🏆
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Vikram M
As an Indian football fan, I love seeing these smart transfers. Fulham are building a solid team. Bobb's assist record at City was actually decent. If he can link up with players like Pereira, he could be a great signing. Jai football!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I think the fee is a bit steep. He's young and has potential, but that's a lot of money for a club like Fulham. Hope Marco Silva can unlock his talent. The competition for European spots is fierce this year.
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Priya S
Exciting times for Fulham fans! He's coming from the best team in the world, so he must have learned a lot from Pep. A fresh start might be just what he needs. All the best to him! 🙌

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