Fulham have secured a major signing by acquiring midfielder Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal for an initial fee of £27 million, with potential add-ons that could bring the total to £34 million. This deal marks a club record for Fulham, with the additional £7 million contingent on future Cup and European successes.
Smith Rowe, a 23-year-old Arsenal academy graduate, has been a fan favorite but found himself further down the pecking order behind Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, and Bukayo Saka. He has been left out of Arsenal’s last two pre-season matches as the transfer negotiations concluded. Smith Rowe has three caps for England, with his most recent appearance in 2022.
This move represents a significant acquisition for Fulham, who are looking to bolster their squad for upcoming competitions. Meanwhile, Arsenal have strengthened their defensive lineup by signing Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for a fee of up to £42 million.
The transfer of Smith Rowe signals a new chapter for both the player and Fulham, as they aim for greater success in domestic and European competitions.
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