Juventus' Czech Republic defender Zdenek Grygera has signed for Fulham.
The versatile 31-year-old, who can operate in any position across the back-four, had been made available for sale by the Turin giants' coach Antonio Conte ahead of Wednesday's transfer window.
Cottagers boss Martin Jol moved swiftly to take him to the Londoners as he was keen to strengthen his defensive options.
Grygera is excited about playing in the Premier League, the player telling CTK:
"Hopefully it will come out well. I take Fulham as a big call and will experience another top league," Grygera told CTK.
"The Premier League is probably the most followed competition at the moment and I am tempted by the prospect of being a part of it.
"This spell can teach me a lot as a footballer as well as a human being.
"I will come to know a different mentality and learn another language. The same goes for all my family.
"It is not easy for me to be leaving Juventus.
"Juventus is Juventus and, moreover, I have come to love Italy.
"But the situation there has developed in recent weeks that I would hardly make it into the nomination of 18 or 20 players.
"I have decided to leave and Fulham are an excellent option."