Fulham complete signing of Bolton Wanderers defender Tim Ream

Fulham have signed United States defender Tim Ream from Championship rivals Bolton Wanderers for an undisclosed fee.

The 27-year-old has signed an initial four-year contract at Craven Cottage, though the club can extend the deal by a further year.

Ream told Fulham's official website: "I'm more than pleased to be here. It's been a long time coming now, so I'm glad it's finally sorted.

"The biggest thing was the history, feeling the vibe around the club and the success that previous American players have had here."

Ream, who has won 13 international caps for the United States, made 126 appearances for Bolton after joining from New York Red Bulls in January 2012.