Fulham have signed Argentine goalkeeper Martin Herrera from Spanish club Alaves on a free transfer.

The 31-year-old signed a three-year deal with the Cottagers and said he was looking forward to playing for the London club.

"They are a side with great ambition and flair with a fantastic future ahead of them," Herrera told Fulham's official website.

"I shall enjoy being part of the club's second season in the Premiership and look forward to playing football in England."

Herrera has been signed as Fulham look to strengthen their squad after a disappointing debut campaign in the top flight.

Their first-choice keeper is Dutch international Edwin Van Der Sar, who joined the club from Juventus in August 2001.