LONDON, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- Newly-promoted English Premier League side Fulham have signed defender Alfie Mawson from relegated outfit Swansea City, the London club announced on Thursday.
"The club is delighted to confirm the capture of Alfie Mawson from Swansea City for an undisclosed fee," it said in a statement, adding that the 24-year-old centre-back has signed a four-year deal, which will tying him to Fulham until at least the summer of 2022.
Born just 15 miles away from Craven Cottage in Hillingdon, Mawson came through the ranks at Brentford, making his professional debut as a 19-year-old in the League Cup.
Mawson played 44 more times for Swansea last season and scored three goals, including the winner against Liverpool, and his consistency saw him named in Gareth Southgate's senior England squad for the first time in March.
Mawson said: "I'm really happy to get this over the line and join Fulham. I'm excited by the project going on here and the football being played last season was lovely on the eye but also effective and I can't wait to be a part of it and get going.
"I'm excited to be a part of this great club moving forward and to help achieve success in the Premier League."
