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WATCH: Fil-French World Cup champion Areola joins Fulham on loan

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WATCH: Fil-French World Cup champion Areola joins Fulham on loan

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Filipino-French keeper Alphonse Areola will see action in the English Premier League with Fulham

Paris Saint-Germain’s France goalkeeper Alphonse Areola has joined promoted Fulham on a one-year loan deal with an option to buy, the Ligue 1 champions announced on Wednesday, September 9.

Areola, born to Filipino parents who migrated to France, made history in 2018 as the first player with Philippine roots to win the FIFA World Cup championship.

The 27-year-old, who has a contract with PSG until 2023, spent last season at Real Madrid behind top Belgian keeper Thibaut Courtois.

Aside from lifting the World Cup with the France in 2018, Areola has also won 3 French league titles during his time at the Parc de Princes.

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The Cottagers have also signed the likes of Brighton striker Anthony Knockaert and Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina ahead of their return to the Premier League.

They will host Arsenal on Saturday in their first game of the season. – with a report from Agence France-Presse

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