Premier League outfit Crystal Palace have, on Sunday, made official the club’s first signing of the summer transfer window.
The player in line to take his talents to Selhurst Park ahead of next season? Malcolm Ebiowei.
For those not aware, teenage talent Ebiowei has piqued the attentions of a whole host of Premier League clubs this summer, owing to his performances in the Championship last time out.
After being afforded his senior bow by Derby County boss Wayne Rooney in February, the gifted attacker quickly took the Championship by storm, shining en route to an eventual 16 appearances in England’s 2nd tier.
Manchester United were one such club understood to have been keen on landing Ebiowei over the coming weeks, viewing the 18-year-old as a potential star in the making.
2J6CFWW Derby County’s Malcolm Ebiowei applauds the fans after the Sky Bet Championship match at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Picture date: Saturday April 30, 2022.
As alluded to above, though, on Sunday, the Red Devils, and any other clubs intent on beating Palace to Ebiowei, have seen their hopes brought to a definitive end.
This comes with the Eagles, a short time ago, having confirmed that the English youth international has put pen to paper on terms in south London.
As per an official statement across the club’s website and social media platforms:
‘Crystal Palace have agreed terms with teenager Malcolm Ebiowei, with the 18-year-old winger set to join Patrick Vieira’s squad from 1st July, when his current contract with Derby ends, on a five-year deal.’
We’re delighted to announce that we have agreed terms with Malcolm Ebiowei ❤️💙
The teenager will join us on July 1st.#CPFC
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) June 26, 2022
Ebiowei, in short order, will be joined by a 2nd summer free agent addition to Patrick Vieira’s ranks at Selurst Park, with West Bromwich Albion shot-stopper Sam Johnstone too long understood to have agreed to the terms of a contract with Palace.
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