Fulham's latest signing Emile Smith Rowe has spoken about his excitement ahead of the new season with the London club.
Emile Smith Rowe has expressed his delight at joining Fulham in a £34million transfer, describing it as the "perfect step" for his career.
After struggling with injuries and limited game time at Arsenal, the 24-year-old midfielder is eager to revive his career at Craven Cottage.
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Smith Rowe, who has signed a five-year contract, becomes Fulham's club-record signing and follows Ryan Sessegnon as the second arrival at the club this summer. He will join his new teammates on their pre-season tour of Portugal.
"I'm finally here, so I'm really happy for me and my family – it's a good moment," Smith Rowe told Fulham's club media.
"I'm really excited, I just wanted to get here as quickly as possible so I could get going with my teammates."
Smith Rowe is looking forward to a fresh start at Fulham, leaving behind his boyhood club Arsenal. He is eager to make an impact and contribute to the team's success.
Alex Iwobi struck the only goal of the game, in a first half dominated by the Whites. A clinical counter-attack provided the breakthrough for the Premier League club, with Iwobi playing a cool one-two with Antonee Robinson before slotting inside the near post.
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