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Robert Green to join QPR from West Ham on free transfer
Robert Green will join Queens Park Rangers when his West Ham contract expires at the end of this month.
The 32-year-old goalkeeper, who is currently with the England squad at Euro 2012, will sign a two-year deal.
QPR boss Mark Hughes said: "He's got all the characteristics of a top keeper and he'll be a huge addition for us."
Perfect symmetry
Robert Green made the same number of appearances in his six years with West Ham United (241) as he did during a decade at Norwich City (1996-2006)
"It's an exciting period for everybody connected to QPR and I can't wait to get started," added Green, who spent six years at Upton Park.
"I'm excited about the challenge ahead and hugely encouraged by the direction in which the owners and Mark Hughes are looking to take the club."
The 6ft 3in keeper, who has won 12 senior caps, started his career at Norwich before joining West Ham in 2006 for £2m where he went on to make more than 200 appearances.
His last game for the East London side shirt was at Wembley in May, when West Ham beat Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final.
The Hammers were keen to retain Green, with joint-chairman David Gold writing on Twitter last month: "Robert Green is a free agent, he has chosen to move on.
"Nobody wants Rob to leave but nothing is forever, he must do what's best for him and we must do what's best for us."
After making his international debut against Colombia in 2005, Green was out of the England side until 2009 when he played a role in the successful qualification campaign for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Seeing red
Green became the first goalkeeper to be sent off for England when he was dismissed for a professional foul during England's final 2010 World Cup qualifier against Ukraine in October 2009
He retained his place in Fabio Capello's squad for the tournament and was picked to face the United States in England's opening group game.
But that match will forever be remembered for Green allowing Clint Dempsey's 25-yard shot to squirm under his body and roll over the line in a 1-1 draw.
Green has since recovered, and remains in the England squad as back-up to Manchester City's Joe Hart. He made his last international appearance against Norway in one of England's Euro 2012 warm-up games.
Green's error against USA at 2010 World Cup
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Comment number 51.
Graham A22nd June 2012 - 18:50
Players come and players go - they move to a new club and forget all about the old one. They moved from another club to get to your club and it didnt seem so unfair then. That's football!
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Comment number 50.
stevdk22nd June 2012 - 14:20
No.49, as a Happy Hammer, you are 100% right! Executives forget that what they say will not be taken at face value, and the truth will out, Robert will be hard to replace, you (QPR) have secured a great golie, and I just wish we return to the days where clubs appreciated their players, not just the "superstars". Green could have left our sinking boat, but he didn't, respect, and not just to him!
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Comment number 49.
Bebe Face22nd June 2012 - 13:06
Gold on twitter "we offered Robert double his money to stay". Not quite true David....You fail to mention his wages were halved when West Ham were relegated and unlike some he turned down offers to stay and help them get back up.
He was a very good servant and keeper for West Ham and their fans could do well to remember that.
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Comment number 48.
Mumbles22nd June 2012 - 8:59
@newquay_loyal they didnt have to look far for quality keepers at the moment thats prob why. our number 2 is an up and coming young super star (or so reported) we nicked him off pompey on the cheap
,then you had robinson go down with blackburn (worked with sam before),
Jussi from bolton (worked with sam before) and ofc the wolves cheaper.. altho wouldnt be as cheap. Jussi on a free was a good move
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Comment number 47.
Spigz22nd June 2012 - 8:59
A good shot stopper and keeper in general, but I won't miss his poor distribution from the back - generally a long punt. I thought working with England/Capello would fix that part of his game, but there's been no sign of that either. A good keeper though, and having met him once in person before the World Cup a top bloke too, best of luck to him - seems like a good deal for all involved.
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