Fulham Signs Midfielder Emile Smith Rowe From Arsenal

Fulham has officially announced the signing of Arsenal midfielder, Emile Smith Rowe, for an initial fee of £27m.

Fulham hasn’t officially disclosed the total fee for the England international, though it is understood that the deal may rise to £34m with add-ons, making it a club record fee for the Cottagers.

Smith Rowe, who joined Arsenal at the age of 10, made their debut for the club at 18. Since then, he has accumulated 80 appearances and scored 12 goals.

He suffered a knee injury last October and was ruled out for six weeks, eventually playing just 346 minutes in the Premier League as Arsenal narrowly lost the league title to Manchester City.

The 24-year-old player has earned three caps for England, with his most recent appearance in March 2022. He was also part of the squad that won the UEFA European U21 Championship title last summer.

“I’m finally here, so I’m happy for me and my family it’s a good moment,” said Smith Rowe to Fulham’s official TV channel.

“I’m excited, I just wanted to get here as quickly as possible so I could get going with my teammates.

“Listening to the project, speaking to the Manager, and seeing what players we have here already, I think it’s an exciting project for me, and the perfect step for my career going forward.”

Fulham vice-chairman Tony Khan added that he was“thrilled to announce the arrival of Emile Smith Rowe”.

“We’re very excited to sign such a talented young player, and we look forward to Emile joining the squad in Portugal as we continue to prepare for the new season ahead.”

Smith Rowe has become Fulham’s second high-profile signing of the summer, following the club’s acquisition of former Spurs defender Ryan Sessegnon.

Additionally, the Cottagers are reportedly keen on Manchester United’s Scott McTominay and have made a £20 million offer for the Scottish midfielder, especially after star player Joao Palhinha’s departure to Bayern Munich for £45 million.