"I don't have any great fears or trepidations regarding anyone else's reputations beforehand. Patience is a virtue, and I am pleased to say that all the waiting and hard work we have done behind the scenes has paid off.
"Nicolas is a player with an amazing track record in the Premiership; he was born to score goals. His talent and experience will be a valuable asset for us."
Having failed to qualify for the Champions League group stage after a 5-3 aggregate defeat by Dynamo Kiev on Wednesday, Aziz Yildirim, Fenerbah祧s president, finally agreed to sanction a deal.
Meanwhile, Bolton Chairman Phil Gartside has admitted the club have an interest in Fulham midfielder Steed Malbranque.