The 27 year-old, who trained with Rangers during the latter part of the season, today (Thursday) penned a one year deal – with an option of a second year – at Loftus Road.
Armel, whose previous clubs include Kitchee FC (Hong Kong), is a right footed, defensive midfielder, with great physical skills, high stamina and bags of experience in the top leagues in Africa and Asia.
« It’s a dream come true to sign for an English club like QPR, » Armel told qpr.co.uk.
« I really enjoyed my time training with the team during the last few weeks of the season and am glad I was rewarded with a contract.
« QPR are a big club and I’m really looking forward to playing at Loftus Road for the first time and helping the team next season. »
Hoops Caretaker Manager Gary Waddock was delighted to secure his second signing in as many hours, commenting: « Armel shone in training and will be a huge addition to this football club.
« He’s a big, strong, powerful lad with great energy and will be a key player for us next season. »
Chairman Gianni Paladini believes the Hoops’ latest signing will prove to be a firm favourite with the Rangers fans. « He can run all day and has a never-say-die attitude. He will be a tremendous signing.
« Gary was really impressed with him in the three weeks he spent with us towards the end of last season and coupled with the other players we hope to bring in over the summer, we’re really optimistic about the future. »
