Transfer news: Fabio has signed for the club

QPR have brought in Manchester United youngster Fabio on loan for the 2012/13 season.

The 21-year-old has made 21 league appearances for the Red Devils, scoring once.

“I’m so happy to be here,” Fabio told the club’s official site

“This loan is so important for me in terms of my career. I want to play as many games as possible here. I want to play well and win games as well.

“It’s a good move for my career and for my confidence.

“Sir Alex Ferguson said that I’d enjoy it here and told me to play as many games as I can.

“I know that QPR is a Club with great history. I read about the history and that’s why I’m here.

“I also came here because I’m ambitious. I want to help QPR progress up the Premier League.

“Hopefully the fans will enjoy watching me in action, because I’ll do my best.”

R’s boss Mark Hughes was delighted to capture his man.

“It’s a great opportunity for us to loan a good, young player, who has decent experience of playing for a top Club like Manchester United,” the Welshman said.

“He’s played a lot of senior games for United, so it shows the quality he’s got.

“I know they think very highly of him and we believe he has all the attributes to be a success here next season.

“First and foremost, he’s a good defender. He’s got great enthusiasm as well, and just like his brother, he’s a top professional.

“We can give him the games he’s craving at this stage of his career, so it benefits everybody.

“He’s very versatile - he can play left or right-back and he’s also been utilised in midfield by Sir Alex (Ferguson) in the past, so we know what we’re getting, and that’s a very good player.”

Fabio is the fifth signing of the summer, after Samba Diakite, Rob Green, Ryan Nelsen and Andy Johnson.