Transfer Round Up
Monday 1st February 2010
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Christopher Buchtmann
Fulham wrapped up their January transfer business on Monday afternoon with the news that highly rated German youngster Christopher Butchmann had signed from Liverpool on an 18 month deal with the Club.
The 17-year-old from Minden was named amongst UEFA's 'Top 10 Stars of the Future' in May 2009 after playing an integral role in Germany's European U17 Championship triumph.
Before revealing the Butchmann coup, Fulham announced two loan signings on Monday morning. Firstly it was announced that AS Roma striker and Italy U21 striker Stefano Okaka had signed on loan until the end of the season before the arrival former England international defender Nicky Shorey was confirmed by the Club.
Shorey has also signed a loan deal that will keep him at the Cottage for the remainder of the 2009/10 with Roy Hodgson having the option of making the left-back's move permanent at the end of the current campaign.
Several players departed SW6 on short and mid-term loans on Monday following Chris Smalling's permanent switch to Old Trafford last week. Smalling will remain at Fulham until the end of the 2009/10 season as part of the agreement between Fulham and Manchester United.
Diomansy Kamara (Celtic), Toni Kallio (Sheffield United) and Eddie Johnson (Aris FC) will remain out on loan until the end of the current season whilst a number of Academy Graduates and promising youngsters were loaned out during the January transfer window for a period of one month.
David Stockdale (Plymouth Argyle), Matthew Briggs (Leyton Orient), Wayne Brown (Bristol Rovers), Matthew Saunders (Lincoln City) and Michael Uwezu (Lincoln City) will all gain valuable experience over the next few weeks.
Incoming Players
Player Deal From
Christopher Buchtmann 18 month contract Liverpool FC
Nicky Shorey End of season / Purchase option Aston Villa
Stefano Okaka Loan Deal (5 months) AS Roma
Player Sold & Loan Deals
Player Deal To
Chris Smalling Sold Manchester United
Diomansy Kamara Loan Deal (5 months) Celtic Football Club
Toni Kallio Loan Deal (5 months) Sheffield United
Eddie Johnson Loan Deal (5 months) Aris FC
David Stockdale Loan Deal (1 month) Plymough Argyle
Matthew Briggs Loan Deal (1 month) Leyton Orient
Wayne Brown Loan Deal (1 month) Bristol Rovers
Matthew Saunders Loan Deal (1 month) Lincoln City
Michael Uwezu Loan Deal (1 month) Lincoln City
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