Fulham have confirmed that defender Philippe Senderos has joined the club from Arsenal after he penned a three-year deal on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old enjoyed a seven-year spell at the Gunners after he made his way to England from Servette in June 2003.

Senderos has made 38 appearances for Switzerland and he is expected to play a leading role for his nation at this summer's World Cup finals in South Africa and, after recent spells with AC Milan and Everton, the towering defender is delighted to have tied up his immediate future.

Speaking to the club's website, he said:"I'm delighted to have finalised my transfer to Fulham earlier today and happy that I am joining the Club during the most successful period in its history.

"I will be looking forward to meeting up with my new teammates and of course, Roy Hodgson, a manager I respect very much, shortly after the World Cup.

"I very much hope that I can contribute over the next few seasons and that the Club goes on to achieve more success."

Meanwhile, Roy Hodgson added:"He is a strong defender who has great aerial presence at both ends of the field and has a superb work ethic which is a vital component for any team's success.

"I am very much looking forward to working with Philippe next season."Subscribe to Football FanCast News Headlines by Email