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Fulham to welcome Athletic Bilbao's Amorebieta this summer

Fulham have agreed a pre-contract with Athletic Bilbao defender Fernando Amorebieta.

The Venezuelan centre-back has penned a deal with the Cottagers and will officially join in the summer when his Bilbao contract expires according to Goal.com.

28-year old Amorebieta, who was previously tracked by Arsenal, has been at San Mames for eight years but is keen to move on and experience the Premier League. He has represented Spain at U19 level as well as the Venezuelan senior team.

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