Arbeloa insists Tete is happy to stay at Fulham
Alvaro Arbeloa has insisted that Kenny Tete is happy to be staying at Fulham.
The Dutchman was on the verge of joining Everton on Tuesday, but Fulham were unable to bring in a replacement right-back, so refused to let him go.
Whites boss Arbeloa said: “He’s very happy to be here for another season. He has experience, he knows the club, the Premier League perfectly. We are happy with him for sure.”
Arbeloa welcomed the club’s pre-deadline additions of midfielders Manuel Angel, Hugo Larsson and centre-back David Affengruber, taking the number of Fulham’s summer signings to six.
“Three new players have joined us last, so we are happy with them”, said Arbeloa.
“I think Hugo and Maruel Angel, they are specific players who play there like a number eight, so I felt that we needed something there, and both players are quality players and I think they will improve us,” said Arbeloa.
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“I know David from La Liga very well; he is a player that is strong and he is very good on the ball. He understands the game very well. I think he will help us a lot in the centre-back position.
“So yes, he has experience; he’s young but with experience. So yes, I am very happy with these three new players.”
The three newest signings could play some part in Saturday’s London derby against Crystal Palace, but Arbeloa admitted that they are “not ready to play from the start”, having just arrived at the club
