Football: Fenerbahce sign Turkish forward Erdinc

By Can Erozden

ANKARA (AA) - Turkish football club Fenerbahce signed Turkish forward Mevlut Erdinc on free transfer late Friday.

Fenerbahce said on its website that French-born striker Erdinc, 32, inked a two-year-deal with the Istanbul club.

Erdinc will wear the number 9 jersey at his new club.

Erdinc told FBTV, the club's TV channel, that he can't wait to play for Fenerbahce.

"I'm very thrilled. It's a very big club and now I feel the value of this jersey and beauty of this stadium. I'l do my best. Our goal is to win the Turkish Super Lig title," he said.

Erdinc also praised the support of Fenerbahce fans at stadium games, saying they act like a 12th player.

Erdinc previously played for Antalyaspor.

Last season he scored 12 league goals in 24 appearances for the team.

Erdinc was a Paris Saint-Germain player from 2009 to 2012.