Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish backs new signing Eddie Nketiah to succeed

Published on: 30 August 2024
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish backs new signing Eddie Nketiah to succeed
Eddie Nketiah

Crystal Palace chairman, Steve Parish has stated that the club is excited with the signing of England striker Eddie Nketiah.

Eddie Nketiah sealed his transfer from Arsenal to Crystal Palace on Friday, August 30.

“Crystal Palace are delighted to announce the signing of Eddie Nketiah on a five-year deal from Arsenal.

“Growing up in Deptford, Nketiah returns to South London as an England international and an established goalscorer at the highest level,” Crystal Palace announced in an official statement.

Commenting on the new arrival, Palace Chairman Steve Parish said he is confident Eddie Nketiah will impress with his talent and hunger to succeed.

“It’s brilliant to welcome Eddie, a senior England international, back to South London – we are delighted he has signed for Crystal Palace. I am confident that his energy, talent and hunger to succeed will endear him to his new teammates and supporters alike,” Steve Parish said.

Eddie Nketiah is the fifth signing of Crystal Palace this summer.

The others are Chadi Riad, Daichi Kamada, Ismaïla Sarr and Maxence Lacroix.