Tayo Edun's departure from Fulham has been confirmed by the club, with the 21-year-old moving to League One side Lincoln City on a permanent deal.

The club announced the news on their website, with the move bringing an end to Edun's ten-year association with the Cottagers. The 21-year-old has been on Fulham's books since the Under-11's age group.

Edun has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Imps, and should go straight into Michael Appleton's matchday squad for Saturday's trip to New Meadow where they'll face Shrewsbury Town.

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"After a conversation [with the manager] and seeing what he was looking for in his players and where he was trying to take the club, that drew me in a lot," the 21-year-old told Lincoln City's website.

He has not made an appearance for the senior squad at the club this season, but has featured eight times for the Under-23's in the Premier League 2 competition, as well as twice in the Leasing.com trophy.

Edun most recently spent the 2018-19 season on loan at Ipswich Town, making a total of eight appearances for the Tractorboys.

The versatile midfielder also posted this message on social media after his departure was confirmed.

Edun was part of the England under-19 winning side at the 2017 UEFA European Championships, and was also named in the team of the tournament.

The Verdict

Edun's chances at Fulham were becoming very limited at Fulham, and Scott Parker and Tony Khan must have come to the conclusion that the best thing for the 21-year-old was to move on in search of regular first-team football.

He is capable of playing at left-back and central midfield. Lincoln have got their hands on a very talented player.