Emile Smith Rowe has revealed his delight at "finally" signing for Fulham after his Arsenal exit.
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Smith Rowe completes Fulham moveFulham could pay up to £34m for wingerPlayer explains rationale for transferWHAT HAPPENED?
Fulham have completed the signing of Smith Rowe for a reported fee of up to £34 million ($44m), with the Englishman signing a five-year contract at Craven Cottage. The 24-year-old made a total of 115 appearances for the Gunners but has explained his excitement at moving across London.
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Smith Rowe fell down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta last season and was limited to just three Premier League starts. He is a three-time England international, however, and will hope to convince the Three Lions' new manager to pick him based on his Fulham displays.
WHAT SMITH ROWE SAID
Smith Rowe told Fulham's website: "I’m finally here, so I’m really happy for me and my family – it’s a good moment. I’m really excited, I just wanted to get here as quickly as possible so I could get going with my team-mates. 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 definitely the perfect step for my career going forward."
GettyWHAT NEXT?
Fulham wrap up their pre-season preparations with games against Benfica, Sevilla, and Hoffenheim. They open the Premier League season on August 16 against Manchester United.