Nigerian international defender Taye Taiwo joined Queens Park Rangers on loan until the end of the season on Tuesday as Mark Hughes's first signing since he took over as manager.
Hughes said the 26-year-old AC Milan left-back, who arrived in Serie A from Olympique Marseille last year, had been on his radar for some time.
"To get him now is a fantastic coup and a real statement of intent that we can attract the quality of player that he is. I am looking forward to working with him," he told the club website (www.qpr.co.uk).
Taiwo said he was looking forward to the challenge of the Premier League.
"It has always been a dream of mine to play in this league," he said. "Wherever you go in the world, people always talk about the Premier League and it will be nice to play in a country that speaks the same language as me."
QPR, who returned to the top flight this season after a 15-year absence, are 16th in the 20-team Premier League and two points clear of the relegation zone.
Former Wales boss Hughes was appointed manager this month after Neil Warnock was sacked following a run of poor performances.
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G K has a point,I was really impressed with Tommy Smith as his goal was Amazing and I dont understand why Neil Warnock didn't use him more often,but we do need a class striker or 2.As Fulham have a chip on their shoulder and wont even discuss Zamora or Johnson,I think we can do better by going for Jermaine Defoe,or any Class striker from any Continent,as long as they can get a work permit.Mark Hughes know's who he's after,and last week's result was just the beginining of the Ranger's Revolution.I hope Tony Fernandes stick's to his word and gives him the money to strengthen the squad with tried and trusted player's,then the Jigsaw will near completion.Come on you R'sss
You Can Beat Chelsea Again,especially with Lampard injured
What about buying a striker or two for QPR?? This is what's needed
what about the transfer rumor about osaze odemwingie going to Liverpool? is it true?
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