Fulham Football Club has officially confirmed the acquisition of Spanish defender Jorge Cuenca from Villarreal. The Cottagers wasted no time in the transfer market, first bringing back Ryan Sessegnon on a free transfer from Tottenham Hotspur.
In another exciting move, Fulham announced the signing of midfielder Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal in a club-record deal. The club continued to bolster their squad by adding Cuenca to their backline for an undisclosed fee.
Cuenca, who can also play as a left-back, expressed his enthusiasm for the move to the Premier League. In an interview with FFCtv, he said, “I’m really, really happy. I’m so proud to be here. I’m so happy to be here and to play for Fulham.”
The 24-year-old is looking forward to the challenge of playing in the Premier League after stints at Alcorcon, Barcelona, Getafe, Almeria, and Villarreal. He leaves Villarreal after appearing in 60 matches across all competitions, including 37 appearances in the 2023-24 season.
With Cuenca’s arrival, Fulham manager Marco Silva is pleased to strengthen his defensive options following the departure of Tosin Adarabioyo. However, there are still talks about potentially signing another centre-back as Tim Ream’s future at the club remains uncertain.
The experienced defender, who has been with Fulham for nine years, is reportedly in discussions with MLS side Charlotte FC. Silva is looking to ensure the squad is well-equipped for the upcoming season.