Fulham have announced via their official website that the club has terminated the loan deal of Portuguese defender, Rafa Soares.

The 22-year-old joined in the summer on a season-long loan deal from Porto, but only made three appearances for the Cottagers over the course of the first half of the campaign.

A former Portugal U21 international, Soares failed to adapt to the demands of the English second tier having never played outside of his homeland before, and returns to Porto with the likelihood that he will represent their B team in the Portuguese second division.

Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic has plenty of back-up in the position, and made the decision to trim his squad by ending Soares’ deal early.

The Verdict

Soares failed to make the cut at Fulham, and Jokanovic has taken the sensible decision to send the player back to his parent club to continue his development.

Unfortunately just a transfer that didn’t work out, Fulham fans will not be too disheartened by the departure of the Portuguse youngster.

However Soares departure will fill fans with relief, as the suggestion is that teenage superstar Ryan Sessegnon will remain with the club until the end of the season now that his fellow left back has ended his spell in West London.

Fulham fans, let us know your thoughts!