Fulham Secure Club Record Signing, Acquire Arsenal’s Emile Smith RoweFulham Secure Club Record Signing, Acquire Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe Fulham Football Club has completed the acquisition of midfielder Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal for an initial fee of £27 million, with the potential for additional £7 million in add-ons based on performance and success. Smith Rowe, 23, becomes Fulham’s most expensive signing in club history. Sources indicate that the add-ons are tied to the Cottagers’ achievements in cup competitions and European campaigns. The England international had been absent from Arsenal’s recent pre-season friendlies, prompting speculation about a potential transfer. Despite being a popular figure among Arsenal supporters, he has faced competition for a starting role from Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, and Bukayo Saka. Meanwhile, Arsenal have strengthened their defense by signing Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for a fee that could reach £42 million.
LONDON, United Kingdom, July 30 – Fulham have reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign midfielder Emile Smith Rowe for an initial £27 million (Sh4.5 billion) with the option of £7 million in add-ons.
Smith Rowe is a club record signing for Fulham and sources say the extras are based on cup and European success for the Cottagers.
The 23-year-old player was absent from Arsenal’s last two pre-season friendly matches as the deal had already been completed.
Smith Rowe is a former youth player and a popular figure among supporters, but has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal, behind Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka.
The midfielder has made three international appearances for England, the last of which came in 2022.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have signed Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for a fee of up to £42million.
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