American Bocanegra let go by Fulham (SN)

Fulham’s American defender Carlos Bocanegra is keen to remain in the English Premiership after being let go by the London club which avoided relegation by a whisker.

Fulham, who only finished above third from bottom and relegated Reading on goal difference on the last day of the season earlier this month, released the 29-year-old who said he was hopeful of staying in the top flight.

Bocanegra, who is preparing for his nation’s Wembley friendly with England next week, said: “I got a call about the release earlier today (Friday) but we had both known it had been coming for a while.

“I love England and had a great four-and-a-half years at Fulham. I would like to stay in the Premier League but I’m focused on the US team right now so I will let my agent handle all that.”