Fulham have completed the signing of Chris Baird from Southampton.

The Northern Ireland international defender was linked with a move to Sunderland, but has decided to move to London in a £3.025million deal.

Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez told the club’s official website, www.fulhamfc.com: “I’m delighted that Chris has chosen to join Fulham despite interest shown by other clubs.”

The 25-year-old has had previous loan spells at Watford and Walsall.