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Forward Gonzalo Garcia makes the switch for an estimated £34m fee on a five-year deal. Midfielder Cesar Palacios also moves to Craven Cottage on a contract running until the summer of 2031. Both players link up once more with new boss Alvaro Arbeloa following their time at the Spanish club.
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