Finally some transfer news from Selhurst Park. As giants of Europe and England are snatching youngsters left and right, one decided to move to south London, among the Eagles of Crystal Palace.Last season’s 11th-placed team in the Premier League have secured the signing of Brazilian youngster Matheus Franca from Flamengo for 26 million pounds (30 million euros).’I’m very excited for my first game here at my new home, giving my best for my new team. I hope all the supporters are happy with me coming here. I bet it is going to be good for all of us.’ said the 19-year-old.’I’m very happy to be here. I hope I can bring good results for our supporters, for the other players and everybody else in the team.’From South America to South London. pic.twitter.com/jIwjunDH9n— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) August 5, 2023 Palace chairman Steve Parish did not hide his excitement.’Matheus is a young and exciting player whose impressive early progress we have followed with keen interest, and we are delighted to welcome him to the club.’Palace have a long history of attacking players with skill, pace, and tenacity, and I am sure Matheus will be another popular addition to the nucleus of this young and entertaining squad, packed full of international talent and potential, that we are building here in south London.’An exciting prospect, Franca is usually deployed as an attacking midfielder and is known for his flair and high work-rate.##NAJAVA_MECA_7409827##A Brazil Under-20 international, Franca won the Copa Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil with Flamengo. During his time at the Brazilian club he scored nine goals in 54 senior appearances.As reported by the club’s official website, the teenager has signed a five year deal with Palace.In addition to Franca, Roy Hodgson’s team is also joined by Jefferson Lerma this summer, with the midfielder arriving on a free transfer after leaving Bournemouth. As far as their other targets go, Palace will try to sign Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Demarai Gray (Everton) and/or Crysencio Summerville (Leeds United) by the end of the transfer window.
