Palace sign centre-back Riad in £14m deal

Crystal Palace person made their first summertime signing pinch nan presence of Morocco centre-back Chadi Riad, successful a woody worthy £12m positive £2m successful add-ons.

The 20-year-old, who moved to Real Betis connected indebtedness from Barcelona past summertime earlier making nan move permanent, has joined nan Eagles, external connected a statement until June 2029.

Riad made 30 appearances for Betis successful each competitions during nan past run and helped them decorativeness seventh successful La Liga.

“As a afloat world astatine conscionable 20 years old, Chadi is an breathtaking young subordinate who we are delighted to beryllium capable to invited to nan club," said Palace president Steve Parish.

Riad added: "I was willing successful coming present because of nan history of nan club, and nan convention successful which it plays.

“The nine has high-level players who are young and I person travel present to travel their aforesaid trajectory, to turn arsenic they person grown.”

Palace won six of their last 7 Premier League games successful nan 2023-24 run arsenic they vanished 10th successful nan top-flight.