American rock Tim Ream signs new contract at Fulham

Tim Ream has signed a new contract at Fulham until the summer of 2024.

The experienced centre-back, 35, has been a revelation for the Whites since Marco Silva replaced Scott Parker in the Craven Cottage hotseat.

Ream’s form at club level led to a recall to the USA squad for the World Cup and he was a fixture of their side.

Fulham announced the news after their 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Boxing Day – with the defender scoring his first Premier League goal for the Whites in the match in SE25.

Ream has played 272 matches for the west Londoners and started every top-flight fixture for them in the 2022-23 campaign.

“I’m going to be here for year number nine, and I’m excited,” Ream told Fulham TV. “I feel the best I’ve ever felt, as confident as I’ve ever been. To extend it another 12 months into 2024 is a proud moment for myself and my family.

“I’m happy to continue on this journey with the club, the fans and all the guys in the changing room.

“It was an easy decision for me. I obviously have a young family who are very much settled, and I’m very much settled on the pitch, settled in the changing room and, with this group, the sky’s the limit.

“It’s such a good group of guys, a wonderful club. The connection with the fans is stronger than it’s ever been at this moment. A no-brainer for me.”