Official: Fulham coach Magath

Fulham has confirmed it has appointed Felix Magath as coach of the first team with 18-month contract, while Rene Meulensteen is downloaded.

In a statement, which does not mention the fired coach, the club has revealed that the team will be led by experienced German coach.

"I am happy to welcome Felix Magath of Fulham Football Club. Felix is a complete manager with multiple trophies in the Bundesliga and with a hunger to repeat his success with Fulham in the Premier League "

"I am particularly impressed with the reputation that Felix has to come to a club in difficult times, often late in the season, and to set them up to their potential and beyond", said in a statement the club owner , Shahid Khan.

Immediately after this statement, Meulensteen has confirmed that he is fired.

"I know that some owners are terrified that Fulham can pick from evil. They are pressing the panic button, "said the Dutchman for BBC Radio 5live.

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