Fulham signs defender David Affengruber from Elche CF on four-year deal

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Fulham signs defender David Affengruber from Elche CF on four-year deal

Summary

Fulham has bolstered its defensive options with the signing of 25-year-old center-back David Affengruber from Elche CF. The Austrian defender joins the club on a four-year contract that runs until 2030, with an additional one-year option available to the club. The transfer fee is reportedly near €10 million. Affengruber moves to the Premier League side after two seasons with the Spanish club, where he played a significant role in their promotion to La Liga. His performance at Elche led to his international debut for Austria and a spot on the 2026 World Cup squad. Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa targeted the defender specifically to improve the backline through his speed and defensive reliability.

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Key Details

•David Affengruber signed a four-year contract with Fulham.
•The transfer deal is valued at approximately €10 million.
•Affengruber arrives from Elche CF after spending two seasons in Spain.
•The defender represented Austria at the 2026 World Cup.
•Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa identified the player as a key defensive addition.

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Fulham have added another defensive option with David Affengruber arriving from Elche CF on a four-year contract.The 25-year-old Austrian centre-back has signed a deal running until 2030, with Fulham ...
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