Fulham have confirmed the signing of defender Jorge Cuenca from Villarreal.
The 24-year-old joins on a four-year deal, with a club option of another 12 months, and becomes the Cottagers' third summer addition.
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What did he have to say?
“The club is an historical club and Craven Cottage is an historical stadium. I prefer Fulham because of the city, and I want to play in the Premier League,” Cuenca told the official club website.
Fulham’s 2024/25 transfer activity
Fulham have been active in the transfer market in the past couple of weeks, re-signing former player Ryan Sessegnon on a free transfer after his contract with Tottenham Hotspur expired, and securing the services of attacking midfielder Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal.
Earlier in the window, star midfielder Joao Palhinha was sold to Bayern Munich, while defender Tosin Adarabioyo made the switch to Chelsea and Bobby De Cordova-Reid left the club to join Leicester City, with both leaving on free transfers.
See: Clubs' summer 2024 transfers
Who is Jorge Cuenca?
Born in Madrid, Spain, on 17 November 1999, Cuenca is a left-footed centre-back who can also operate as a left-back.
He began his career in the youth ranks of Alcorcon before joining Barcelona's B team in 2017. He made one first-team appearance for Barcelona, but left to join Villarreal in September 2020.
Last season he established himself as a regular starter for Villarreal, making 37 appearances in all competitions, including 28 starts, having spent his first two seasons on loan at Almeria and Getafe.
Cuenca demonstrated his threat from set-pieces by scoring three goals in LaLiga, all headers from corners.
When could he make his debut?
Fulham are next in pre-season action on 5 August against Sevilla before they kick off the Premier League season on Friday 16 August when they travel to Manchester United.
