Fulham sign up Mickael Tavares

Fulham have confirmed the signing of Senegalese international midfielder Mickael Tavares on a free transfer.

The Cottagers have been looking for reinforcements in the centre of midfield after losing Mahamadou Diarra for most of the season.

Tavares signs after being released by Hamburg in the summer.

The 29-year-old has played in England before, having made 12 league appearances for Middlesbrough in the 2010-11 season.