EXCLUSIVE: R'S CLINCH CISSE COUPPosted on: Tue 31 Jan 2012
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of French international striker Djibril Cisse.
The 30 year-old front-man has penned a two-and-a-half year contract at Loftus Road, after Rangers agreed an undisclosed fee with Lazio for his services.
The arrival of the former Auxerre, Liverpool and Marseille hit-man represents a remarkable coup for the R's, who have already added international trio Taye Taiwo, Nedum Onuoha and Samba Diakite to their squad since Mark Hughes's appointment as Manager.
A regular scorer at all levels, Cisse has 220 senior domestic goals to his name, as well as nine for his native France.
Speaking exclusively to
www.qpr.co.uk, Hughes revealed his delight at the signing, commenting: "I rate Djibril very, very highly.
"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 is eligible to make his QPR debut against Aston Villa on Wednesday - subject to international clearance being received one hour before kick-off at Villa Park - revealed that his desire to link-up with Hughes was a big factor in his move to West London.
"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."
Cisse added: "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."
Cisse will wear the number 23 shirt at Loftus Road.
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