• Premier League

Free agent Karagounis joins Fulham

ESPN staff
September 11, 2012
Giorgos Karagounis joins Fulham

Fulham have signed Greece captain Giorgos Karagounis on a free transfer until the end of the season.

The combative midfielder, released by Panathinaikos after failing to agree a new contract with the club, was a veteran of Greece's Euro 2004-winning side, and scored the winner in their surprise group stage win against Russia at Euro 2012.

The 35-year-old made a total of 380 appearances in two five-year spells at Panathinaikos, either side of two seasons spent with both Inter Milan and Benfica.

"I'm delighted to have signed for Fulham Football Club and I am excited by a new challenge in England and the Barclays Premier League," said Karagounis.

"I'm looking forward to working under Martin Jol and playing alongside some fantastic players at this Club."

Fulham Manager Martin Jol added: "Giorgos Karagounis has a wealth of club and international experience and I'm happy that he's joined us for this season.

"He's been an influential player for his club sides and is a renowned player in world football as he's about to become the most-capped player for Greece. He brings many certain qualities to our squad."

© ESPN Sports Media Ltd.
Close