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Journalist says 'unbelievable' player is about to leave Fulham
Fulham have a big summer ahead of them.

The Whites have plenty of work to do after a disappointing summer transfer window last time around.

Indeed, the Aleksandar Mitrovic money is still there to be spent, while a potential impending departure for Joao Palhinha to Bayern Munich continues to make headlines.

While Palhinha's departure is the big story of the summer so far, another Fulham favourite could also be on the way out this summer.

According to Ben Jacobs, speaking to Fulham Fan News, Tim Ream is set to leave Craven Cottage this summer with the journalist claiming that a move back to MLS is virtually done.

Tim Ream set to leave Fulham
Jacobs claimed that the 'unbelievable' defender's time in west London is coming to an end.

"With Tosin's departure a new centre-back is high on the list of priorities. Maybe even two because we know that Tim Ream is very likely, in fact it's virtually done from what I understand going back off to America to be a part of the 2026 World Cup," Jacobs said.

Ream leaves a Fulham legend
Tim Ream may have played his final game for Fulham, and if this is it for the American, he leaves as a modern-day Fulham legend.

The centre-back has been promoted with Fulham three times, constantly re-inventing himself under different managers and refusing to lose his place in the team.

Of course, there have been times when Ream has had to stay on the bench for a prolonged period, but he's never fully out of the picture at Craven Cottage.

Now, it looks as though the defender is going to be leaving on his own terms.

One year away from a testimonial, it's sad that Ream will be leaving before he hits 10 years as a Fulham player, but he'll be fondly remembered on the banks of the Thames.

Fulham have had many American players over the years, but Ream may well be the best of the bunch.



https://tbrfootball.com/journalist-says-unbelievable-player-is-about-to-leave-fulham/

Mitro's on fire, England should be terrified! How Serbia's former Fulham favourite Aleksandar Mitrovic outshone Saudi Pro League superstars to be in ideal form for Euro 2024
The striker wasn't the biggest name to join the Middle Eastern footballing revolution, but his performances in the Gulf have been scintillating

When the Saudi Pro League kickstarted their plans for footballing domination last summer, they initially seemed to be targeting a certain profile of player. Namely, those approaching the twilights of their careers who were conscious that paydays like this were in diminishing supply. The likes of Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Jordan Henderson were just three examples.

However, as the transfer window progressed, the Pro League's other objectives became clearer. If they wished to properly disrupt the established footballing order, they needed to pluck players away from the biggest leagues in the land when they were still at their peaks.

Nothing typified this aim more than Al-Hilal's protracted pursuit of Aleksandar Mitrovic. During the 2022-23 Premier League campaign, the Serbian had scored 14 times in just 24 appearances, a tally that would have been even greater if he had not received a lengthy ban for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh during an FA Cup quarter-final. If he was to leave Craven Cottage, one would have expected a top-tier Premier League club to be his destination.

Instead, Mitrovic would wind up in Saudi Arabia, with this decision and his agitation for the transfer being roundly criticised in the British media. Indeed, upon its completion, Cottagers boss Marco Silva admitted: "It is not the ideal scenario, not because he received an offer. It is all the situation about himself. He is not working properly with his team-mates, and when I say it is not the ideal scenario, this is the situation."

Mitrovic, though, has never been one to shy away from confrontation, and he has fully owned his decision - as well as taking the Pro League by storm - in the months that have followed.

Refusing to go quietly
Mitrovic's first swipe back at his detractors came in September. In an interview with the Gazzetta dello Sport, the striker said: "When I received the offer from Al-Hilal, I talked about it with my family, giving up was impossible. I have no nostalgia for England, I played many years there."

Then came the spiciest line of all: "I'm happy to have finally arrived at a top club, Al-Hilal is a bit like Real Madrid in Europe." For fans of Newcastle and Fulham, this jibe would have stung, and Mitrovic has continued to strike a defiant tone whenever he's been quizzed by the Western media about his decision to move to Saudi Arabia.

More recently, he told Sky News: "After seven years in England, I think the first thing was the sun. I never had summer sun in my life. It's been different you know, different culture, different football, the mentality of people as well, but so far I'm really happy. My family is happy. The club is amazing so far it's a great experience and looking forward to more years."

"The people here are crazy about football, but you have a bit more privacy here," he added. "We live on a compound, we're a little bit more isolated and people from Europe and around the world live there. The life is really nice. You wake up, have breakfast, a little workout, then recovery in the pool in the sun."

Electric form
The financial aspect of the move cannot be ignored, of course. It's been reported that Mitrovic is earning in excess of £400,000 ($507,000) at Al-Hilal. But unlike some of his other former Premier League contemporaries, he certainly cannot be accused of simply kicking back and picking up his pay check.

After scoring on his debut against Al-Raed, Mitrovic wrote his name into Al-Hilal folklore a few weeks later. Rivals Al-Ittihad were his side's opponents and he struck three times - including one ridiculous volley - in a dramatic 4-3 victory that set the tone for an amazing season.

Scoring the winner in a 1-0 win over Al-Khaleej in mid-October then instigated a startling 10-game scoring run for Mitrovic. This included a fine brace in a victory against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, which helped Al-Hilal pull well clear at the top of the table.

And Mitrovic and Co refused to relent as the campaign progressed. He eventually finished with an outstanding 28 goals in as many Saudi Pro League matches as Al-Hilal went the entire season undefeated.

His fine form extended to other competitions, too. Mitrovic was consistently decisive in his side's run to the King's Cup final, and had he not been absent for the AFC Champions League semi-finals against Al-Ain, you would have fancied them to be in with a shot of winning that trophy as well.

His end-of-season stats made for mightily impressive reading. When all was said and done, Mitrovic contributed 40 goals and eight assists in only 43 appearances in all competitions.

Outshining bigger names
These contributions are made all the more impressive when you consider how badly some of the Saudi Pro League's other big-name arrivals struggled in their new surroundings. Before the season kicked off, it would have taken someone brave to predict Mitrovic outscoring the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner. But that's exactly what happened.

While Mitrovic was banging them in with metronomic regularity, Benzema's season was characterised by underperformance and punctuated by dressing-room controversy. Sadio Mane - one of Al-Nassr's marquee buys - fell way short of the Serbian's standards too, managing a fraction of his goal contributions, while Riyad Mahrez only scored twice in his final 11 Saudi Pro League games of the season. Roberto Firmino, meanwhile, fared so poorly that Al-Ahli were trying to dispose of him in January, while Neymar - his Al-Hilal team-mate - has barely played after suffering an ACL injury.

Even Cristiano Ronaldo, who has embraced life in Saudi Arabia like few other foreign imports, could be argued to have enjoyed a weaker season than Mitrovic. Yes, a late surge may have been enough to secure Ronaldo the Golden Boot, but the ex-Real Madrid man was left inconsolable on the field after Al-Hilal ended their chances of silverware on penalties in the King's Cup final.

Incredible international record
All of this means that Mitrovic will be charging towards Euro 2024 with a head of steam. This was typified in Serbia's final warm-up game before the tournament against Sweden, when he netted his side's second goal in a 3-0 victory with his final touch of the game.

Scoring for his country has rarely been an issue for Mitrovic. Even when his club form has faltered, he's remained reliable. Overall, he boasts 58 goals from just 91 caps, giving him a better international strike rate than Lautaro Martinez, Robert Lewandowski and Alvaro Morata.

He has a point to prove at this tournament, too. This is Serbia's first Euros since gaining independence, but at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, Mitrovic could not prevent his side crashing out at the group stages despite scoring three times across the two tournaments.

Serbia's key man
And if Serbia are to buck that trend in Germany, Mitrovic's performances will be key. Under the leadership of head coach Dragan Stojkovic, who took over in March 2021, it's probably fair to say that the nation has underperformed.

In qualification for this tournament, they were far from convincing. Placed in a ludicrously weak group alongside Hungary, Montenegro, Lithuania and Bulgaria, an underwhelming draw against the latter - who finished bottom of the pile - finally sealed second spot and automatic progression.

Criticism of the coach has been rife, with Manchester United icon Nemanja Vidic even publicly questioning whether Stojkovic was justifying his salary back in November 2023. If he is to keep his job, Mitrovic needs to turn up.

Tactically, Serbia have a few possibilities, though they're most likely to set up in a 3-4-2-1. Despite the presence of £63m ($80m) Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, Mitrovic looks poised to lead the line on his own, with Dusan Tadic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic playing in advanced midfield roles behind him. A solid stream of crosses should also come from left wing-back Filip Kostic, who once racked up 17 Bundesliga assists in a single season during his time at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Can he haunt England?
Thanks to the top-heavy nature of their squad, Serbia tend to be fairly open and attacking. England - one of Serbia's group-stage opponents alongside Slovenia and Denmark - might be licking their lips at this prospect, given their recent issues with breaking down low blocks.

Then again, Mitrovic's presence might just throw a spanner in the works. Not only is he in lethal form, the Three Lions' backline will head into their opening game under significant pressure. Thanks to the absence of Harry Maguire and the shaky fitness of Luke Shaw, it's unclear which players Gareth Southgate will be selecting.

As a result, whoever is chosen will be placed under a microscope. Mitrovic - who will be well acquainted with the England defence due to his time in the Premier League - will be looking to seize upon any moments of uncertainty in Gelsenkirchen. And it's imperative the Three Lions do not underestimate the threat of one of world football's most unrelenting goal-scorers if they are to get off to a strong start this summer.



https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/mitro-on-fire-england-terrified-serbia-former-fulham-favourite-saudi-pro-league-ideal-form-euro-2024/blt7d00b0bd90893999#cs809a41cbc8eba318

Club set 'clear limits' in talks for Fulham player – Won't just pay 'any price' for signing
With Bayern Munich struggling to find a deal with Fulham for João Palhinha's transfer, the German media starts to admit there's a chance that an agreement never happens.

Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg today shows up with an update on the negotiations. He claims the Bundesliga side are 'still determined' to sign the midfielder, but not at any cost.

It's claimed that Bayern have set 'clear limits' in the talks with Fulham, and will not just pay 'any price' requested by the Craven Cottage side.

Still, the negotiations are moving on. It's said that in the past 72 hours, the German side improved their offer, now standing at between €41m and €45m.

Palhinha himself is 'waiting for the green light' to complete his much desired move. He'd sign a contract until 2028.

It seems clear that Fulham are still being tough in the talks, requesting over €70m for the transfer, so there's still a big gap for that to be done.

With Bayern Munich this time starting negotiations at the start of the market, there's plenty of time for them to find common ground.



http://sportwitness.co.uk/club-set-clear-limits-talks-fulham-player-wont-just-pay-price-signing/

Fulham identify Palhinha replacement, his wages would not cost a penny
HITC understands that Fulham are keen on signing a £45 million Manchester City star this summer.

Under Marco Silva, Fulham have continued to grow and develop in the Premier League and have become a very consistent side under the tutelage of the Portuguese manager.

The future of one of Fulham's best players Joao Palhinha is unclear with HITC previously reporting that Bayern Munich have seen their opening bid for the Portuguese midfielder rejected.

Palhinha was linked with a move to Munich last summer but the deal could not be reached between the two parties but the Bavarian side are keen on trying their luck again this summer.

Fulham's replacement
If Palhinha is to leave Craven Cottage this summer, the Cottagers would be keen on a replacement and HITC understands that Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips is one name who the club are interested in.

We revealed in May that City had told Phillips that he would be allowed to leave next season on loan as he was not in their plans.

Scottish Premiership sides Celtic and Rangers were among the sides keen on the former Leeds United midfielder as well as Europa League winners Atalanta.

Phillips spent the second half of last season on loan at West Ham United but the Englishman struggled to perform and has subsequently lost his place in Gareth Southgate's England squad.

We can confirm that one of the club's to show an interest in Phillips is Fulham – who, as mentioned, will be in the market for a new defensive minded midfielder this summer if Palhinha does leave the club.

Phillips to Fulham
Phillips still has four years remaining on his contract at City so a loan deal to get the Englishman out of the Etihad Stadium may well be the only way.

City are willing to cover all of his wages to get the Englishman off the books and a move to Fulham could be the move he needs.

In the previous European Championships in 2021, Phillips was one of England's most important players and it has been a whirlwind three years for the former Leeds star.



https://www.hitc.com/who-could-replace-joao-palhinha-at-fulham-if-he-joins-bayern-munich/

Fulham were ready to sign £25m player in January, they could go back for him
Fulham could be in the market for a new midfield player in the near future.

Indeed, with Joao Palhinha hoping to sign for Bayern Munich this summer, the Whites may soon need to replace the Portugal international.

Of course, Palhinha almost left Fulham 12 months ago, so the Whites should be ready for this outcome this summer, and according to Ben Jacobs, speaking to Fulham Fan News, the Whites may already have a replacement lined up.

Fluminense's Andre is a player Fulham have been said to be keen on for quite some time, with TBR Football confirming that talks with the players agent have recently taken place once again.

According to Jacobs, Fulham had actually pre-agreed a deal to sign Andre in January for if Palhinha had left, and the journalist has now suggested that the Whites could go back in for the Brazil international.

Fulham pre-agreed an Andre deal in January
Jacobs spoke about the £25m man and Fulham agreeing a deal to sign him in January.

"I mention Andre because he's still available and Fulham don't need to do any work on the negotiation," Jacobs said.

"It didn't fall through because Fulham couldn't agree a deal, it fell through because it was contingent on spending that on Andre if Palhinha goes.

"My understanding was that it was all lined up but it was denied until the point Palhinha would've gone.

"There's no reason Fulham wouldn't revisit that. He wasn't just a target they considered, they flew over and pre-agreed a deal and were very willing to move if they had that Palhinha money to spend.

"If Palhinha does leave it's that Andre-type player and maybe Andre specificially that would make a lot of sense to get over the line and quickly."

Andre would be a risk
Fulham would be taking a serious risk here if they replaced Palhinha with Andre.

Make no mistake about it, Palhinha is Fulham's most important player, and to replace him with a player who has never kicked a ball in one of Europe's top leagues is a risk.

Yes, Andre looks a talent, but there's so much risk attached to this potential signing, especially when you're replacing a player who is as important as Palhinha.



https://tbrfootball.com/fulham-were-ready-to-sign-25m-player-in-january-they-could-go-back-for-him/

Fulham, West Ham and Brentford pay emotional tributes as Millwall star Matija Sarkic dies aged 26
The Premier League clubs have led messages of condolences to Millwall.

Fulham, West Ham and Brentford have led messages of condolences from Premier League clubs after Championship side Millwall confirmed the passing of goalkeeper Matija Sarkic at the age of 26.

The Lions shared a short statement confirming the tragic news on Saturday morning. The Montenegro international had last played football for his country on Wednesday, June 5 in a 2-0 friendly defeat to Belgium.

A Millwall statement read: "Millwall Football Club is completely devastated to announce that Matija Sarkic has passed away at the age of 26.

"A Montenegro international, Matija proudly represented his country on numerous occasions. Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija's family and friends at this immensely sad time.

"The club will make no further comment at this time and asks that the privacy of Matija's family is respected."

Sarkic joined Millwall from Wolves last summer and became first choice between the sticks at the London club. The Lions star made 33 appearances for the club in his debut season.

Sarkic came through the youth academy at Anderlecht and Aston Villa before moving to Wolves in 2020. The goalkeeper only made three appearances at Wolves, two in the Carabao Cup and one in the FA Cup.

Taking to social media, Fulham wrote: "Such sad news. Everyone at Fulham sends their condolences to Matija's family and friends at this awful time."

Meanwhile, West Ham said: "We are saddened to learn of the passing of Matija Šarkić. Our condolences to everybody at Millwall as well as Matija's family and friends."

Sarkic has a twin brother, Oliver, who is also a footballer. The forward plays for FK Decic in Montenegro but was formerly at Benfica, Leeds United and Burton Albion.

West London side Brentford also sent a message to their rivals in the capital. The Bees wrote: "Sending our deepest condolences to Matija's family and friends, and everyone at Millwall."



https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/fulham/fulham-west-ham-and-brentford-pay-emotional-tributes-as-millwall-star-matija-sarkic-dies-aged-26-4667226

St Andrew's Church Exhibition
Those of you familiar with Fulham's history will of course know the name of St Andrew's Church, given its links to the very beginnings of our football club.

We have been contacted by Sam Rylands, Vicar of St Andrew's Fulham Fields, with news of an exhibition taking place at the church this week to mark its 150th anniversary. Reverand Rylands explains that the exhibition "celebrates the story of the church, past and present, which of course will include a focus on the historical connection between the church and Fulham FC".

If you are interested in attending, the exhibition runs from Monday 17 June until Friday 21 June, between the hours of 10am and 2pm at St Andrew's Church, Greyhound Road, London W14 9SA.

All are welcome, with refreshments and activities for children available in the cafe space.



https://www.fulhamsupporterstrust.com/news/2024/06/st-andrews-church-exhibition/

Fulham rejects second offer from Bayern Munich for João Palhinha
Two down...how many more to go?

According to a report from Sport Bild journalists Christian Falk, Tobi Altschäffl, and Nico Linner 9as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Fulham FC defensive midfielder João Palhinha is still firmly on Bayern Munich's radar, but the German club's second proposal to Fulham was soundly rejected.

There is still a significant gap in what the English club vs. what Bayern Munich is willing to pay — at least at this point:

    Bayern submitted a second bid to Fulham worth €45m for João Palhinha on Tuesday, which still wasn't enough for the English club. Fulham are unwilling to accept less than the fee that was agreed last summer (€58m plus €9m add-ons). Personal terms with Palhinha already agreed (fixed salary €10m per year plus add-ons). The negotiations between clubs continue.

If you are looking for a bright side, Palhinha will reject any advances from Manchester United for what it is worth:

    Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha will reject any approach from Manchester United and is intent on joining Bayern Munich this summer, according to reports in Germany.

    The 28-year-old came close to joining Bayern last summer but his €65 million (£55.6m) move collapsed in the closing stages of the transfer window as Fulham were unable to sign a replacement.

Finally, Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg (via @iMiaSanMia) says that Bayern Munich lobbed yet another offer to Fulham, which likely will not get the job done:

    Bayern have improved their bid for João Palhinha. The new offer is between 40 and 45 million euros. Fulham remain tough in negotiations. Bayern want Palhinha but are not ready to sign him at any price. Fulham would have to lower their demands.

Bayern Munich already missed its first deadline to get a deal done for Palhinha. Can the Bavarians make progress on their third proposal...or will they wait out Fulham and try to get the midfielder at a lower fee?



https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/6/15/24178517/fulham-rejects-second-offer-from-bayern-munich-for-joao-palhinha-transfer-rumors-kimmich-goretzka

Crystal Palace, Fulham and West Ham expected to make bids for player – Everything in place for player's departure
Fluminense's Jhon Arias is a target for Crystal Palace, Fulham and West Ham United this summer, with him expected to analyse offers in the near future.

That's according to journalist Pipe Sierra, who has reported that the Premier League trio are among a list of clubs interested in the winger.

Arias has been impressing for the Brazilian side since joining them in a €600,000 deal in August 2021, managing 35 goals and 38 assists in 168 games since his arrival.

He's regularly been linked with a potential move to Europe since last year, with various reports indicating there is interest in him in the Premier League.

Crystal Palace and West Ham were credited with an interest in the winger earlier this year, with it reported by journalist Christian Martin that offers were expected to arrive in the near future.

Sierra now add Fulham to the mix, reporting that they are now in a trio of Premier League clubs showing an interest, and perhaps even getting ready to submit a bid.

"What I know about Jhon Arias is that this weekend the terms of the proposals that will be sent to Fluminense will be defined so that Arias can analyse the situation," NetFlu report him saying. 

"Everything is well in place for Arias to leave. There is a Spanish club, which has asked for July to move forward with the negotiation.

"But the closest now is the Premier League. I've been told about Crystal Palace, Fulham, West Ham... So, it'll probably be one of those three. It's not negotiated with those three, but I think it is likely to be."

It remains to be seen whether the Premier League trio do make offers in the next week, and what the nature of those offers might be.

Sierra offers no details on that front, but Arias has a contract with Palmeiras until 2026, the Brazilian side don't need to offer discounts and are sure to want as much as possible given the money available in the Premier League.



http://sportwitness.co.uk/crystal-palace-fulham-west-ham-expected-make-bids-player-everything-place-players-departure/

Club set their sights on Fulham man – Not considered 'untransferable' at Craven Cottage
Fulham midfielder Sasa Lukic is a potential target for Como as they prepare for life in Serie A next season.

That's according to Toro News, who report that Fulham haven't completely ruled out the possibility of letting the Serbian midfielder depart in the coming months.

They report that Cesc Fabregas' team have 'set its sights' on the Fulham man and would like to bring him back to Italy if they can.

Lukic is currently preparing for Euro 2024 with Serbia, having earned a call-up despite a disappointing season at Fulham in which he was unable to find a starting role under Marco Silva.

He has struggled at Craven Cottage since arriving from Torino in January 2023 and so is not considered untransferable at this point.

Como are aware of this and have set their sights on the 27-year-od as they look to strengthen ahead of life back in Serie A next season.

A transfer is not being ruled out at this point, although there is no mention of what price Fulham may demand for the midfielder, who cost them €9.7m when he joined.

They have no reason to accept a low fee as he's tied to a deal until 2027 that also includes an option for an extra year, so it will be up to Como to find a solution.



http://sportwitness.co.uk/club-set-sights-fulham-man-not-considered-untransferable-craven-cottage/

West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Fulham want Jhon Arias
West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Fulham are all keen on acquiring the services of South American star Jhon Arias.

According to Pipe Sierra via Central FLUMINENSE, Jhon Arias' impressive performances for Fluminense have resulted in a lot of interest from the Premier League. Crystal Palace, Fulham and West Ham United are the clubs interested in bringing him to Europe.

Arias arrived at the Brazilian club in the summer of 2021 and has since featured in 168 matches for them. He has found the back of the net on 35 occasions and has also bagged 38 assists. He has been a consistent performer for them and his ability to feature anywhere in attack has been a huge advantage for the team.

While his contract at Fluminense runs until the summer of 2026, his future has been up in the air of late. There is interest in him from the English top flight, talks of a potential departure have started and the next week is going be very crucial.

Arias has been linked with a move to Europe on quite a few occasions in the past as well. Multiple Premier League clubs have registered interest in him but nothing concrete has developed so far.

But, things could change in the coming weeks at Fulham, West Ham United and Crystal Palace are plotting a summer move for the right-winger. Arias' pace and his ability to dribble to past opponents along with his versatility are major reasons why the English clubs want to sign him.

Fulham, West Ham & Crystal Palace keen on Jhon Arias
The Eagles and the Hammers were linked with the 26-year-old back in the winter as well. While they retain interest in him, the Cottagers have now entered the race as they look to add more firepower to their ranks. They are expected to part ways with a few of their wide players and Arias could come in as a replacement.

The Hammers already have a lot of quality on the flanks but they are looking for more options. Adding a right-footed winger who prefers playing on the right flank could give them something different.

Meanwhile, Michael Olise is on the wishlist of multiple top clubs and if he does leave Crystal Palace, the Colombian international could end up being a great addition to their squad.

With two years still left on his deal, the Brazilian club will look to make a significant profit from his departure and it will be interesting to which of the three clubs ends up making an offer for him.



https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2024/06/16/west-ham-united-crystal-palace-and-fulham-want-jhon-arias/

Fulham At Copa América 2024


The squads for the 2024 Copa América have now been confirmed, with five Fulham players involved.

🇯🇲 Bobby De Cordova-Reid (30 caps, 6 goals)

Making their third Copa América appearance, Jamaica will hoping to fare better this time around than they did in 2015 and 2016, losing all three group games on each occasion.

De Cordova-Reid made his international debut three years later, and is now arguably his nation's most important player.

Jamaica qualified by virtue of reaching the CONMEBOL Nations League Semi-Finals, with De Cordova-Reid scoring the decisive penalty in their away goals aggregate victory over Canada in the Quarters.

Two of their 2024 Copa América group matches are in Texas, with those games against Mexico and Venezuela sandwiching a clash with Ecuador in Nevada.


🇨🇦 Luc De Fougerolles (1 cap, 0 goals)

The 2023/24 season was a special one for De Fougerolles, as he made his senior debuts for both Fulham and Canada.

Defeat to Jamaica in the Nations League complicated Canada's quest to reach Copa América, but they beat Trinidad & Tobago 2-0 in their Play-Off to book their spot, with De Fougerolles coming off the bench in the closing stages.

The 18-year-old defender joins up with a squad featuring seasoned pros such as Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David, as they prepare for their Group A fixtures against holders Argentina, Peru and Chile.


🇧🇷 Andreas Pereira (5 caps, 1 goal)

Having racked up five friendly caps – four of which have come this calendar year – Andreas will be keen to make a first competitive appearance for Brazil, who go into the tournament as second favourites, behind holders Argentina.

Brazil qualify for the tournament automatically as one of the 10 CONMEBOL nations, and have been drawn in Group D alongside Colombia, Paraguay and Costa Rica.

Andreas opened his account for Brazil in style in their win over Mexico last week, and his competition for a central midfield place comes from a number of Premier League rivals in Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Joao Gomes (Wolves) and Lucas Paqueta (West Ham).


🇺🇸 Tim Ream (58 caps, 1 goal)

Ream has played in a World Cup, Gold Cups, and Nations League for the United States Men's National Team, but this summer will mark a first Copa América appearance for the veteran defender.

Having played every minute at the 2022 World Cup, the States will no doubt look to Ream's leadership qualities once again in this tournament on home soil.

The States' group games have them travelling to Texas, Georgia and Missouri, where they'll face Bolivia, Panama and Uruguay, respectively.


🇺🇸 Antonee Robinson (43 caps, 4 goals)

Fulham's Player of the Season will hope to crown what has been a fantastic campaign with some more silverware this summer.

The States qualified for Copa América courtesy of their Nations League win earlier in the year, a tournament in which Robinson played every minute, scoring home and away against Trinidad & Tobago in the two-legged Quarter-Final.

Having made the left-back spot his own, Jedi could find himself up against the likes of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo in the Quarters, if one of Brazil and the USMNT tops their group and one finishes second.




https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2024/june/16/international-squads-confirmed/