Emile Smith Rowe wrote an emotional farewell on social media to Arsenal followers after finishing a switch to Fulham.
The Cottagers have spent an preliminary £27m plus an additional £7m in add-ons to herald Smith Rowe from the Gunners, bringing an finish to his 14-year affiliation with the north Londoners.
Smith Rowe grew up an Arsenal fan and labored his approach by means of the membership’s ranks to change into an essential first-team participant underneath Mikel Arteta through the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons. He dropped down the pecking order during the last couple of campaigns and was allowed to pursue a summer season change.
Taking to Instagram to say goodbye to Arsenal, Smith Rowe admitted his farewell was the ‘hardest message’ he has needed to ship.
“To the Arsenal household, I wasn’t certain the place to begin with this as it’s the hardest message to jot down to you all,” he started.
“I used to be ten years outdated after I first signed for this membership, only a child with no concept that I might go on to make over 100 appearances and put on the enduring no.10 for Arsenal.
“I’ve skilled a lot right here, met and performed with one of the best and made so many recollections that it is exhausting to pick one of the best moments.
“There’s too many individuals to thank however I need to say thanks to all my teammates through the years, each workers member that is helped me alongside the best way and particularly to you followers for making Arsenal *Residence* to me for thus lengthy.
“I am able to tackle a brand new problem now, I really feel hungrier than ever and I’ve to offer myself the chance to take the following step.
“So thanks once more to the Arsenal household, I am going to at all times admire you all. ESR.”
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