Queens Park Rangers Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Wigan Athletic defender Fitz Hall.

The 27 year-old passed a medical last night and put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half year deal in W12 this morning, after the two Clubs agreed an undisclosed fee for his services.

Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, the former Crystal Palace and Southampton defender expressed his delight at the transfer, commenting: "The ambition of the new owners really impressed me.

"They are successful businessmen in their own right and they want to bring success to Queens Park Rangers Football Club.

"I had a chat with Mikele (Leigertwood) and Dexter (Blackstock) and they both spoke in glowing terms about the Club and the direction in which it is heading."

Hall added: "Moving back to London was a massive attraction for me.

"I was born and raised here and I've got two young kids who I want to bring up in similar surroundings to those I was brought up in.

"It's a really exciting move for me and I can't wait to get started."

Hall, who moved to Wigan in a £3 million move in June 2006 and made 28 appearances in all competitions for the Latics, will wear squad number 29.