Malcolm Ebiowei ‘over the moon’ as Palace confirm signing of Man Utd-linked teenager
Malcolm Ebiowei says he is ‘over the moon’ after Crystal Palace announced his transfer from Derby County. The right winger became a target for Premier League clubs recently amid Derby’s financial problems and his expiring contract, which ran out on Thursday. Manchester United were among the top-flight clubs linked with his signature. But on June 22, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed Ebiowei had reject United’s advances. Instead, his transfer hopes relied on Patrick Vieira’s Crystal Palace. And those dreams have now been realised, with the Eagles announcing his capture on a five-year contract. The 18-year-old, who has represented England at youth level, is one of several players expected to join Palace this summer. Sam Johnstone and Cheick Doucoure are also on the verge of moving to Selhurst Park. Johnstone is a free agent after running down his contract with West Brom, while Doucoure will cost an initial £18million. Reacting to his Palace move, Ebiowei told club media: “I’m delighted, I’m over the moon. “I’m south London born and bred, so it’s a plus for me. “I have seen a lot of players step up from the Championship to the Premier League and get their chance playing, and I was thinking that I would like to take that chance as well. “I’m very excited – a bit nervous but that’s a part of it really. Excited.” Ebiowei clearly wanted to get regular game time, rather than sit on the bench or playing in a reserve team. He is far more likely to get senior appearances for Palace than United, so the transfer makes sense. The wide man wants to follow in the footsteps of Michael Olise and Marc Guehi. They both spent time in the Championship but are now impressing in the top flight. The capture of Ebiowei is yet another sign that Palace are going in the right direction. They had become a bit stale under Roy Hodgson, but now Vieira is directing them into a new, exciting era. With young talents such as Olise, Ebiowei and Ebere Eze in the squad, Palace fans are gearing up for some great years under Vieira. Meanwhile, Palace reportedly have two rivals as they aim to sign Levi Colwill from Chelsea.
Crystal Palace sign exciting Derby teenage winger Malcolm Ebiowei on a five-year deal for free
Malcolm Ebiowei has followed Luke Plange in swapping Derby for Crystal Palace The 18-year-old winger has played for both Holland and England at youth level Palace chairman Steve Parish praised Ebiowei as a 'highly coveted player' Ebiowei said he was 'incredibly excited' to join a squad with 'huge potential' By Adrian Kajumba For Mailonline Published: 15:45 EDT, 26 June 2022 | Updated: 01:11 EDT, 27 June 2022 810 shares 5 Viewcomments Crystal Palace have confirmed they have agreed a deal with Malcolm Ebiowei for the exciting winger to join them from Derby. Ebiowei, 18, penned a five-year contract and also passed a medical last week, with Palace now confirming his arrival. Ebiowei will join Palace from July 1 when his Derby contract expires, with goalkeeper Sam Johnstone also set to do the same from West Brom when his contract runs out. Due to his age Derby will be due compensation for Ebiowei, who has followed striker Luke Plange, 19, in making the move from Pride Park to Selhurst Park. Malcolm Ebiowei will join Crystal Palace for free when his Derby contract ends next week In-demand Ebiowei was subject of interest from home and abroad and Palace chairman Steve Parish said: 'I'm delighted that Malcolm has chosen Palace as the best place to continue his development, following his impressive breakthrough into senior football in recent months.
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