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Richard Stearman joins Sheffield United on three-year deal from Fulham

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: (L-R) Atdhe Nuhiu of Sheffield Wednesday and Richard Stearman of Fulham challenge for the ball during the Sky Bet Championshi
Image: Richard Stearman has joined Sheffield United

Sheffield United have signed Fulham defender Richard Stearman on a three-year deal for a "substantial" undisclosed fee.

Stearman has become Chris Wilder's fifth summer signing and brings vast experience of the Sky Bet Championship to Bramall Lane.

The 29-year-old, who spent last season on loan at hometown club Wolverhampton Wanderers, has also represented Leicester City and Ipswich Town as well as Fulham.

Wilder said: "Richard was our number one target throughout the summer and I'm delighted he has signed.

"We've been on the look out for a central defender who has played extensively in the Championship and who possesses the qualities and characteristics to fit in with our group.

"Richard will undoubtedly strengthen us, he's a calm influence in the dressing room and every manager who I have spoken to about him says he has outstanding leadership qualities and will offer 100 per cent commitment, on and off the pitch.

"He had other opportunities to pursue, but I am delighted we have managed to tempt him to Bramall Lane."

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The Blades have also secured Ched Evans, Nathan Thomas, Enda Stevens and George Baldock as they look to build on last season's League One title.