Steven Caulker: Former England defender joins Fenerbahce
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Steven Caulker competed for Team GB at the 2012 Olympic Games
Former England defender Steven Caulker will stay in Turkey after agreeing a two-year deal with Fenerbahce.
The former Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers centre-back, 29, had spent two seasons at Alanyaspor.
On Tuesday, Caulker thanked Alanyaspor and their fans on social media for giving him a chance to rebuild his career following addiction problems.
"You gave me a chance. I will never forget what you did for me," wrote the defender.
Caulker, who has also played for Cardiff City, Swansea City, Dundee and Liverpool, made 33 appearances and scored three goals for Alanyaspor last season.
Alanyaspor were top of the Turkish Super Lig but eventually slipped to seventh.
Moving to Fenerbahce will offer Caulker the chance to compete in the Europa League next season.
Caulker has one cap for England, scoring in a 4-2 defeat against Sweden in a friendly in 2012. He also made five appearances for Team GB at the London Olympics that year.
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