Crystal Palace has made significant moves in the transfer market, confirming the signings of striker Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal and French centre-back Maxence Lacroix from VfL Wolfsburg.
Nketiah, who was initially expected to join Nottingham Forest, has now joined Crystal Palace after a deal was reached between the two clubs. The 25-year-old striker, who began his career at Arsenal as a 14-year-old, expressed his excitement about returning to South London, stating, 'It's amazing to sign for Crystal Palace -- I'm excited to get going.'
Palace chairman Steve Parish welcomed Nketiah back to South London, highlighting the player's energy, talent, and hunger to succeed. Nketiah's addition is expected to strengthen Palace's attacking options, with his experience as a senior England international adding value to the squad.
In addition to Nketiah, Palace also secured the services of Maxence Lacroix, a 24-year-old French centre-back from Wolfsburg. Lacroix signed a five-year deal with Palace, reuniting with manager Oliver Glasner, who previously coached him at Wolfsburg.
Lacroix's arrival comes as a strategic move to bolster Palace's defensive line following the departure of Joachim Andersen to Fulham. With Lacroix's skillset and experience, Palace aims to maintain defensive solidity and further strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
These signings mark an important step for Crystal Palace as they continue to build a competitive team under the guidance of manager Patrick Vieira. The club's proactive approach in the transfer market reflects their ambition to achieve success in the Premier League and compete at the highest level.
