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AJ: Fulham was always my first choice

08/08/2008

Andy Johnson has said he always wanted to join Fulham once he decided to leave Everton.

The 27-year-old joined the west London side after two years on Thursday after two years on Merseyside.

And he has revealed that despite a host of clubs seeking his signature, his heart was set on a move to Craven Cottage.

"Fulham are a top team with a great gaffer. Fulham was my first choice," he told Sky Sports News.

"I was always confident the deal would happen. I'm just happy to be here."

The England striker is believed to have fallen out with Everton manager David Moyes over his desire to return to London just two years after leaving Crystal Palace.

"I don't want to talk about it. I had a good two years at Everton, but I'm a Fulham player now. I've moved on," Johnson explained.

"I'm happy to be back down south and I'm looking forward to the start of the season.

"I'm not worried about the competition for places. You want to fight for your place which is a good thing."

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has made a number of signings, but said that this is no indication of letting their top players, such as midfielder Jimmy Bullard, move on.

"We have no intention of selling him. We have no desire to sell him. We want Jimmy to stay," Hodgson said.

"Given the amount of money given to the club by [chairman] Mr Al Fayed, we're reluctant to start re-signing contracts that have got two years to go.

"Jimmy understands we want to keep him. As his contract comes someway to conclusion we'll look at it then."