Recently departed Arsenal midfielder Dan Casey is set to complete a move to Fulham.
The 18-year-old has completed a medical at Craven Cottage and is set to sign a two-year contract with the club, Sky Sports reports.
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Casey will join Fulham’s under-21 squad and it will be interesting to see if he can establish himself as a first-team player in the future. The attacking midfielder is highly regarded across the country and has a bright future ahead of him.
Fulham are delighted to have secured him and will be keen to develop him into a first-team player.
The player turned down a professional contract and left Arsenal last summer. There have also been rumors of links with clubs such as Crystal Palace and Manchester City. However, Fulham appear to have won the race for his signature. The London outfit have secured an agreement with Arsenal regarding the teenager’s remuneration package.
Casey has been at Arsenal since the age of seven and was a key player for the Under-18 team last season. He played in 21 games for the team and scored 18 goals. He was also given the opportunity to train with Arsenal’s first team.
There is no doubt that he is a talented player with a bright future ahead of him and he will be happy to have his long-term future sorted out for now. It will be interesting to see if he can focus on his football and establish himself as an important player for Fulham.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will regret his departure in the future.
