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Martell Taylor-Crossdale reveals his reasons for joining Fulham following Chelsea exit

Martell Taylor-Crossdale has revealed that the opportunity to challenge for a place in the first team was key to his decision to join Fulham.

The striker has agreed a two-year deal at Craven Cottage following the expiry of his Chelsea contract last month.

The 19-year-old is tipped for big things in the game after picking up the golden boot in the under-18 Premier League in 2017, before being part of the England under-18 squad that lifted the Toulon Tournament trophy that summer.

First team opportunities appeared limited with the Blues and the frontman has said he's delighted to have a pathway into senior football.

Speaking to Fulham's official website, Taylor-Crossdale said: "I'm ready to go here and show everyone what I can do.

"I felt coming here presented the perfect opportunity to push into the first team. I had a look at the pathway into the first team and I'm hopeful I can breakthrough to impress the manager.

"I'm a player who likes to run in-behind. I'm good in the box and know where the net is, I hope I can score lots of goals for Fulham."

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