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Fulham sign former Liverpool forward Ryan Babel on loan from Besiktas

  /  autty

Former Liverpool forward Ryan Babel has signed for Fulham on a loan deal from Besiktas until the end of the season.

The 32-year-old Dutchman made his name in the Premier League over three-and-a-half seasons with the Reds and is back in the English top flight.

Speaking to fulhamfctv upon signing, Babel said: 'My first impressions are good and I'm very excited.

'I definitely have faith that Fulham can stay up. That's one of the reasons that I'm here, to try and help that to happen. I'm ready to go, I'm excited and I can't wait.'

Tony Khan added: 'Ryan has excelled at playing attacking football on both the club and international stage, and we welcome that experience as we build our squad for a strong second-half push with nine important home fixtures remaining, beginning Sunday when Spurs visit the Cottage.

'Ryan scored 15 goals across all competitions last season and arrives with the support of our Manager.

'Claudio and I are confident that Ryan's return to the Premier League here will be every bit as good for him as his addition will be good for our squad. Come on Fulham!'