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QPR complete Cisse swoop

by Michelle Fortune , 31 January 2012 football news

Djibril Cisse is back in the Premier League after completing his move to QPR from Lazio.


The former Liverpool striker has signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Loftus Road and he joins Taye Taiwo, Nedum Onuoha and Samba Diakite to join the R's since Mark Hughes took over a manager in January.

"I rate Djibril very, very highly," Hughes told the club's website. "I've watched him for many years and always been impressed by what he brings to the table.

"He's a huge threat to opposition's defences. He's got great pace, power and movement and that's something we will hopefully benefit from."

He added: "His goal record is there for everyone to see. He's scored goals wherever he's played. His record speaks for itself.

"He was desperate to come here once we showed our interest in him and we can't wait to get the best out of him."

Cisse, who has also spent time with Auxerre and Marseille, has scored 220 goals in his domestic career as well as finding the target nine times for France.

"QPR have a hugely ambitious project," he said.

"When I talked to the Manager, he spoke highly of the Club and where he wants to take it over the next few years. He wanted to sign me at Manchester City and now I am finally here with him at QPR.

"He wants to achieve big things here - that was all I needed to hear from him. I have unfinished business here in England.

"The English league is the best in the world. It is the league that suits me the most.

"I'm really happy to be here and I can't wait to repay the Club's confidence in me, to get back to where I want to be as a player.

"I will always give one hundred per-cent and I can't wait to start playing games."

 


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