Fulham have signed England midfielder Emile Smith Rowe on a five-year contract from Premier League rivals Arsenal, it announced on Friday.
No payment has been revealed for the deal, which will keep Smith Rowe at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2029, with the club’s option to grow for a further 12 months.
But the BBC estimates that the total price tag of Smith Rowe’s move from north to southwest London could be just £27 million ($35 million, €32 million), plus an additional £7 million, with a total of £34 million representing a Fulham. Move file.
The 24-year-old joined Arsenal’s academy at just 10 years old and rose through the ranks to make 115 senior appearances for the Gunners in all competitions.
But he struggled for time last season as Arsenal finished second behind Premier League champions Manchester City, with Smith Rowe pleased to have moved to Fulham.
“Despite everything, I’m here, so I’m satisfied for myself and for my family, it’s a smart moment,” he told FFCtv.
“I’m really excited, I just wanted to get here as soon as possible so I can start with my teammates. “
Fulham finished 13th out of 20 Premier League players last season, but Smith Rowe added: “Listening to the task, talking to the manager (Marco Silva) and seeing the players we already have here, I think it’s an exciting task for me and the best step for my career to come.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Smith Rowe’s attitude, telling the Gunners’ website: “I’m not happy that Emile is leaving us, but I’m very happy that he’s taking advantage of this new opportunity at this stage of his career, when “You have to start playing and playing regularly. “
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