Did Fulham Acquire Norway Winger Oscar Bobb from Man City?
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London, Jan 30 (NationPress) Fulham has officially announced the acquisition of Norway winger Oscar Bobb from Manchester City for a reported fee of £27 million. The 22-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract at Craven Cottage.
Bobb will don the number 14 jersey as he joins Marco Silva's squad, becoming a pivotal addition to their attacking arsenal as the club aims for European qualification.
“I’m thrilled to be here. Meeting everyone was fantastic, and I’m really looking forward to this new chapter,” Bobb expressed after completing his transfer, as cited by the official Fulham website.
He also revealed that he consulted with Fulham midfielder and fellow Norwegian, Sander Berge, before finalizing the move.
“I had a chat with Sander, who’s a close friend, and I also spoke with the manager. He explained the system, the atmosphere among the players, and how the club operates. He came across as really kind, making my decision quite straightforward,” Bobb added.
Bobb leaves Man City after accumulating 61 senior appearances, netting 13 goals and providing 27 assists across all competitions. His playing time had diminished after the January signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, pushing him down the attacking hierarchy.
This season, the Norwegian participated in 15 matches for City but did not score, with his last appearance occurring on December 17 against Brentford in the Carabao Cup, where he suffered an injury within the first 20 minutes.
Despite interest from Borussia Dortmund, Fulham acted quickly to secure his signature. Bobb reunites with Berge at Craven Cottage, having represented Norway six times this year, contributing to their qualification for the upcoming World Cup.
Fulham's acquisition comes at a time when they are in strong form, having lost only one of their last seven Premier League matches under Silva. Currently, they stand seventh in the table after a 2-1 victory over Brighton last Saturday, with Bobb expected to enhance their attacking capabilities in the latter half of the season.