Fulham agree to sign midfielders Angel and Larsson
September 1, 2026 15:14
Fulham have agreed deals to sign Manuel Angel from Real Madrid and Hugo Larsson from Eintracht Frankfurt. Both midfielders are 22; Angel is a Real Madrid academy graduate who made his first‑team debut earlier this year, while Larsson joins after three seasons in the Bundesliga.
The club also moved into advanced talks for Austrian centre‑back David Affengruber, who travelled to London and for whom Fulham officials say they are confident of completing a deal. If those moves are finalised, they would bring Fulham’s summer incomings to seven.
KEY CONTEXT
- Angel is a Spain youth international and will link up again with former coach Álvaro Arbeloa at Craven Cottage. He becomes the third player to move from the Spanish capital to Fulham this window, after Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios.
- Larsson has been capped 12 times by Sweden and made 87 Bundesliga appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt across three seasons.
- An image caption accompanying the report notes both Angel and Larsson featured in last season’s Champions League.
WHY IT MATTERS
These signings represent further midfield reinforcements for Fulham as they continue to reshape their squad this summer. Larsson’s Bundesliga experience and international caps add top‑level playing experience, while Angel brings a Real Madrid academy background and an existing relationship with the coaching staff. Completing Affengruber would strengthen the club’s defensive options and increase the number of new arrivals this window.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Official confirmation and registration of the Angel and Larsson deals by the club.
- Whether the advanced talks for David Affengruber conclude successfully after his arrival in London.
- Any further incoming or outgoing transfers that affect Fulham’s squad balance this summer.
KEY FACTS
- Manuel Angel: 22, Real Madrid academy graduate, Spain youth international, made first‑team debut earlier this year; fee undisclosed.
- Hugo Larsson: 22, from Eintracht Frankfurt, 87 Bundesliga appearances, 12 Sweden caps; expected fee €25m (£21.4m).
- David Affengruber: 25, in advanced talks with Fulham after travelling to London.
- If Affengruber joins, Fulham’s summer signings would total seven, including Shea Charles and Jonah Kusi‑Asare.