Fulham have completed the signing of Wigan left-back Antonee Robinson on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, thought to be around £2m.
Only seven months ago the USA international's £10m move to AC Milan fell through when he was found to have an irregular heart rhythm.
But with Wigan in administration and relegated to Sky Bet League One, he was available at a cut-price deal.
The 23-year-old becomes the Cottagers’ second signing of the summer after Anthony Knockaert’s loan from Brighton was turned into a permanent move in July – before their promotion to the Premier League.
“I am made up to be a Fulham player,” said Robinson. “I was really excited to get down here and get everything signed. When the lads get back in here, I can’t wait to get going.
“I heard a few days ago that Scott Parker was interested in me and wanted to speak to me personally. We had a Zoom call and he was really keen to get the deal done and for me to be a Fulham player.
“Fulham play a really nice style of football and I can see myself fitting in perfectly. As soon as I heard of the ambitions of the club it was an easy decision for me.”
Fulham director of football Tony Khan said: “Antonee is a great young addition to our squad for our return to the Premier League.
“He works hard and is known for being an excellent team-mate with a great attitude, and he’s been a valued contributor everywhere he’s played in recent years, in the Championship and with the US men’s national team as well.”