Official: Julio César joins QPR on four-year deal

The 32-year old has committed his future to QPR until 2016, and is likely to make his debut for the club against Chelsea after the upcoming international break.

Manager Mark Hughes was keen to land the Brazil international following his side's shaky start to the new campaign, which saw them fall to a 5-0 defeat at the hands of Swansea City on the opening day of the season.

Hughes said: ''It's fantastic that we've been able to attract a keeper of such outstanding ability to the club.

''When the opportunity to sign a player of his quality presents itself, you have to act quickly and we've managed to get the deal done.

''It was always my intention to bring two goalkeepers to the club this summer and now we’ve got fantastic competition in that department.''

England goalkeeper Rob Green has also signed for QPR this summer and César insisted the vision presented to him by both Hughes and club owner Tony Fernandes ensured he had no concerns about joining the west London outfit.

César said: ''I'm so happy and excited to be here.

''The desire to achieve things at this club is clear for everyone to see and I wanted to be part of that. I have come here to compete for the shirt and give my all.

''Everyone wants to play here and I am no different. Now I just want to give my all to the club and show the fans what I am capable of.

''The English Premier League is the best division in the world. This is a really exciting move for me and I can't wait to get going.''

The former Flamengo shot-stopper, who has been capped 64 times by the Seleção, helped the Nerazzurri win five Serie A titles and one Champions League crown.