Cedric Soares insists he doesn’t regret his move to Fulham, despite limited opportunities for the Premier League side so far.

Fulham's Portuguese defender Cedric Soares controls the ball during the English FA Cup fifth-round football match between Fulham and Leeds United at Craven Cottage in Fulham, west London on February 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Fulham’s Portuguese defender Cedric Soares controls the ball during the English FA Cup fifth-round football match between Fulham and Leeds United at Craven Cottage in Fulham, west London on February 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal right-back Cedric Soares joined Fulham in the January transfer window on a loan deal until the end of the season, with no option to buy in the contract.

The 31-year-old probably hasn’t played as much as he might have hoped since then, but he insists that he doesn’t regret his decision to move.

Speaking to the media this week, the right-back says he was the driving force behind the January loan.

I was at Arsenal, a club that respects me a lot, where they know me very well as a player and as a person, where I have the love of all the people,” Cedric said.

“But this ended up being a personal decision, one that I pushed hard for. This opportunity came up at Fulham and I felt like I had to take it. Fulham are fighting for other goals and we are playing good football.

“This change was attractive and I don’t regret it.”

Cedric Soares with Fulham (Photo via Cedric on Twitter)
Cedric Soares with Fulham (Photo via Cedric on Twitter)

Cedric has now been with Fulham for almost three months, and he’s made two starts – one against West Ham United in the Premier League and one against Leeds United in the FA Cup.

The right-back has made four further substitute appearances, but only for a combined total of less than 20 minutes on the pitch.

When Cedric completed his loan move to Fulham, they reportedly held talks with Arsenal over a potential fee for a permanent summer move.

But his limited involvement since then doesn’t particularly bode well for that eventuality.

Fulham still have seven games left, including a notable clash at home to Manchester City, so there’s still some time for Cedric to make an impact over the next month.