Fulham has made a significant move in the transfer market, securing the signing of Spanish centre-back Jorge Cuenca from Villarreal. This acquisition follows the recent addition of Emile Smith-Rowe, indicating Fulham’s intent to bolster their squad for the upcoming Premier League season.
- Fulham agrees on a deal to sign Jorge Cuenca from Villarreal.
- Cuenca will join Fulham after Emile Smith-Rowe’s signing.
- The defender will sign a five-year contract until June 2029.
Jorge Cuenca Joins Fulham: A New Defensive Addition
Jorge Cuenca, a 24-year-old defender known for his strong defensive skills and aerial ability, is set to join Fulham on a five-year deal, keeping him at the club until June 2029. Cuenca is expected to travel soon for his medical examination before finalizing the contract.
🚨⚪️⚫️ EXCLUSIVE: Fulham agree deal to sign Spanish CB Jorge Cuenca from Villarreal, here we go!
Deal in place for 24 year old defender to join Fulham, one more signing after Emile Smith-Rowe.
Cuenca, set to travel for medical and sign five year deal until June 2029. 🇪🇸 https://t.co/PNp6NZDNuU
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 10, 2023
Career Overview and Statistics of Jorge Cuenca
Jorge Cuenca Barreno, born on November 17, 1999, in Madrid, Spain, stands at 1.90 meters and plays as a centre-back. His professional journey includes stints at several clubs:
- Villarreal (2020-2024): 29 appearances, 3 goals (2023/2024 season)
- Almería (Loan, 2020-2021): 36 appearances, 3 goals
- Barcelona B (2017-2020): 68 appearances, 4 goals
- Alcorcón (2016-2017): 13 appearances
Cuenca’s transfer history highlights his progression through European football:
- From Alcorcón to Barcelona B in 2017 for €400,000
- From Barcelona B to Villarreal in 2020 for €2.5 million
- Loaned to Almería for the 2020-2021 season
Emile Smith-Rowe: Another Key Signing for Fulham
In addition to Cuenca, Fulham has secured the services of Emile Smith-Rowe from Arsenal. The versatile attacking midfielder, known for his creativity and goal-scoring ability, joins Fulham for a reported fee of €30 million. Smith-Rowe’s arrival is expected to provide a significant boost to Fulham’s attacking prowess.
Emile Smith-Rowe’s career statistics are impressive:
- Arsenal (2018-2024): 70 appearances, 12 goals (Premier League)
- Huddersfield Town (Loan, 2019-2020): 19 appearances, 2 goals
- RB Leipzig (Loan, 2018-2019): 3 appearances
The transfer details include a €27 million fixed fee with an additional €7 million in performance-based add-ons. Smith-Rowe’s addition to the squad aligns with Fulham’s strategy to strengthen their attacking options for the new season.
Strategic Moves for Fulham’s Future
The acquisitions of Jorge Cuenca and Emile Smith-Rowe underscore Fulham’s ambition to compete at a higher level in the Premier League. Cuenca’s defensive prowess and Smith-Rowe’s attacking flair are expected to play pivotal roles in the club’s performance.
For further details on Emile Smith-Rowe’s transfer, you can explore the following links:
- Arsenal’s Young Talent Makes Record-Breaking Move to Fulham
- Is Emile Smith-Rowe Heading to Fulham? Full Transfer Report Inside
- Emile Smith-Rowe’s Potential Transfer to Fulham for £27m Plus £7m in Add-Ons
Fulham supporters eagerly await the impact these new signings will have on the team’s performance in the upcoming season.
