Soccer-Fulham sign Diop from West Ham

Soccer Football - Pre Season Friendly - Rangers v West Ham United - Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - July 19, 2022 West Ham United's Issa Diop applauds the fans after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

(Reuters) - Newly promoted Fulham FC have signed French defender Issa Diop from West Ham United, both Premier League clubs announced on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old, who signed a five-year deal, played 26 games, scored one goal and made two assists for West Ham last season.