Motherwell defender Shaun Hutchinson has agreed a two-year deal with Fulham.
The 23-year-old had been at Fir Park since moving from Wallsend Boys Club in 2007 but has now signed on at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2016, with the option of a further 12 months with Felix Magath's Championship side.
Manager Stuart McCall told the club website: "Shaun has been excellent for Motherwell and this move is a reward for all his hard work and dedication. We will obviously miss him but, at the same time, we wish him well in what is a superb move.”
Hutchinson added: "It was a difficult decision to leave Motherwell and I had to really think hard about it but this is a great opportunity at Fulham and I can’t wait to get started.
“It has been a fantastic apprenticeship for me and I am very appreciative of what everyone at the club has done. The fans have also been brilliant and I want to thank them for their support."
Meanwhile, winger Lionel Ainsworth has agreed a one-year deal to remain at Fir Park.
He was previously on loan from Rotherham United and Well boss McCall beat off competition from a number of clubs to secure his services when his contract with the Yorkshire club ran out.
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