Fulham secure deals for Real Madrid and Frankfurt midfielders
Fulham have reached agreements to bring in Manuel Angel from Real Madrid and Hugo Larsson from Eintracht Frankfurt. Angel, a Spanish youth international, will reunite with former coach Alvaro Arbeloa. Larsson, a Sweden international with 12 caps, is set to cost around £21.4m.
Fulham's summer recruitment continues to reshape their midfield, with the club finalizing moves for two young European prospects. Manuel Angel arrives from Real Madrid having progressed through the club's famed youth system, where he played under Alvaro Arbeloa before earning his senior debut earlier this year. The reunion with Arbeloa, who now works in Real Madrid's academy structure, appears to have smoothed the path for the Spanish youth international's departure.
Hugo Larsson brings more established top-flight experience, having featured regularly in the Bundesliga over three seasons with Frankfurt. His 12 international caps for Sweden at just 22 years old highlight his rapid development. The pair join a growing contingent of new signings at Craven Cottage this summer, as Fulham continue to target promising talent from across European leagues.
This double signing could strengthen Fulham's squad depth significantly as they compete across domestic and European competitions. The arrivals may signal a strategic shift toward younger, developing players who could appreciate in value while contributing immediately. For supporters, the acquisitions could generate optimism about the club's ambition, while rival Premier League clubs may view Fulham's recruitment network as increasingly effective in identifying emerging talent from elite academies.