There has been talk of a number of Premier League clubs chasing Rodallega but it seems Fulham have won the race, subject to the player being granted a work permit. Rodallega joined Wigan back in 2009 for £4.5 million and had some fine moments but was never consistent enough.

Rodallega said: “I wanted to stay in England and I’m delighted that I now have this opportunity with Fulham. I would like to thank the staff and fans of Wigan Athletic for three-and-a-half wonderful seasons there. I’m looking forward to pre-season training with the rest of the Fulham squad and starting a new chapter in my career.”

Martin Jol said: “There has been a lot of interest in him [Rodallega] from other top-flight teams in England and abroad, so to be able to add his quality to our squad is a massive boost this early in our preparations for the new campaign,” he said.  He is a great addition and I think he will contribute very well to our style and philosophy here.