Manuel Angel Joins Fulham From Real Madrid Following Fellow Spaniards

Fulham has secured the permanent transfer of midfielder Manuel Angel from Real Madrid for a fee of £3 million. The 22-year-old signed a three-year contract at Craven Cottage, joining a growing list of former Madrid prospects now playing under manager Alvaro Arbeloa in West London.

Details of the Transfer

• Player: Manuel Angel
• Previous Club: Real Madrid
• Transfer Fee: £3 million
• Contract Length: Three years
• Sell-on Clause: Real Madrid retains 50%

Angel's arrival follows that of Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios, who also reunited with former Los Blancos coach Arbeloa at Fulham. This signing strengthens the midfield options for the club as they aim to compete strongly in the Premier League.

Angel's Reaction to the Move

"It's an incredible feeling to sign for such a historic club as Fulham, the oldest in London, and to play in the Premier League—a league every player dreams about. I'm excited to feel the passion of the fans, especially those at Craven Cottage," Angel told Fulham’s official website.

Additional Signings Boost Squad

• Hugo Larsson: Sweden midfielder from Eintracht Frankfurt, initial loan with obligation to buy for £18.3 million next summer
• David Affengruber: Austrian centre-back from Elche, four-year contract with option for an extra year

The club’s recent signings underline their intent to build a competitive squad capable of securing Premier League survival.

Upcoming Match and Team Ambitions

Fulham faces local rivals Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage on Saturday, marking their third league game this season. After back-to-back losses to Chelsea and Sunderland, Arbeloa’s side is eager to claim their first points. The new recruits like Angel will have a chance to make an impact and help lift the team away from the relegation zone early in the campaign.