The departure of Steve Finnan to Liverpool left Chris Coleman with a vital right back position to fill. Following links with a handful of players, Fulham signed Volz on loan from Arsenal until January 2004.

The German Under 20 international began his career with Shalke of the Bundesliga, but signed for Arsenal as a teenager in August 2000. With Lauren and Toure ahead of him in the Highbury pecking order, Moritz spent the second half of last season on loan at Wimbledon.

A pacey attacking full back, Volz is highly thought of by Arsene Wenger, and with exposure to first team Premiership football, has the potential to become a bright prospect for the future.